Indonesian President Caught on ‘Hot Mic’ Asking Trump to Arrange a Meeting With His Son Eric

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto was caught on a live microphone Monday asking U.S. President Donald Trump if he could meet Trump’s son Eric, who serves as executive vice president of the Trump Organization. The exchange was captured after Trump addressed a Gaza-focused summit in Egypt.

Trump and Prabowo, both visible in the video, appeared unaware that their conversation was being recorded by a live microphone.

The two leaders spoke in the Egyptian resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh following Trump’s remarks to a gathering of world leaders at a summit held after the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza.

The White House, Prabowo’s office, Indonesia’s foreign ministry, and MNC Group — the Trump Organization’s Indonesian business partner — did not respond to requests for comment.

It was unclear from the audio whether the two were referring to the Trump Organization or a business matter involving Trump or his family.

Speaking privately behind the stage microphones, Prabowo mentioned an area he described as “insecure” before asking Trump, “Can I meet Eric?”

Trump responded, “I’ll have Eric call you. Should I do that? He’s a great guy. I’ll have Eric call you.”

Prabowo then mentioned someone named “Hary” and added, “We’ll find a better place.”

Trump replied again, “I’ll have Eric call you.”

Prabowo followed up, saying, “Eric or Don Jr.”

Eric Trump and his brother Donald Trump Jr. both serve as executive vice presidents of the Trump Organization, which operates businesses spanning real estate, hospitality, and blockchain ventures.

Longtime Business Links

It was not immediately clear whom Prabowo was referring to when he mentioned “Hary.” His office declined to comment.

Hary Tanoesoedibjo, founder and executive chairman of MNC Group, is a longtime business associate of the Trump Organization and attended Trump’s presidential inauguration earlier this year.

MNC Land (KPIG.JK), the group’s property arm, operates an integrated resort south of Jakarta — about 60 kilometers (37 miles) away — in partnership with the Trump Organization.

In February, Indonesia’s environment ministry ordered MNC Land to halt development of the project over water management and environmental concerns.

The Trump Organization and MNC Land are also developing a luxury resort and golf club in Tabanan, on Indonesia’s island of Bali. The project, listed on the Trump Organization’s website as “coming soon,” has faced significant delays along with the Jakarta-area development.