JAKARTA: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto asked US President Donald Trump on Monday if he could meet with Trump’s son Eric during a conversation recorded by a live microphone.
The two leaders appeared unaware their discussion was being recorded after Trump addressed a Gaza-focused summit in the Egyptian resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh.
Trump and Prabowo spoke following the announcement of a ceasefire agreement in Gaza during the world leaders’ summit.
The White House, Prabowo’s office, Indonesia’s foreign ministry and the Trump Organization’s Indonesian business partner MNC Group did not respond to requests for comment about the exchange.
It remained unclear from the audio whether the conversation referenced the Trump Organization or any business deals involving the president or his family.
Speaking to Trump as they stood behind a podium with a microphone, Prabowo referred to a region that is not safe security-wise before asking Trump if he could meet Eric.
Trump responded that he would have Eric call and described his son as such a good boy.
Prabowo then mentioned the name Hary in a comment and said they would look for a better place.
Trump repeated his assurance that he would have Eric call Prabowo.
