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Indonesian president asks Trump for meeting with son Eric in 'hot mic' moment
The hot mic incident raised concerns about potential conflicts between Trump's political role and his family business, which includes Indonesian ventures like a golf club near Jakarta.
- On Monday, President Donald Trump was overheard discussing a possible meeting with his son Eric after addressing a Gaza-focused summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, where more than 20 world leaders gathered.
- With family business ties in Indonesia, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto asked to meet Eric Trump, executive vice president, or Donald Trump Jr., both linked to Trump Organization projects near Jakarta and Bali.
- Amid remarks on regional safety, Prabowo Subianto named Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., and President Donald Trump twice offered to have Eric call to arrange the meeting.
- Ethics groups and critics said the exchange could pose questions on conflicts of interest, while supporters called the remarks casual; neither the White House nor Indonesian Embassy in Washington immediately responded.
- Local records show projects tied to the Trump Organization face delays and a halt over environmental concerns, while Eric Trump promoted a resort online 11 days before the exchange.
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