President Donald Trump‘s Monday exchange with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is raising new questions about the blurred line between Trump’s public duties and his family business interests.
After delivering remarks at a Gaza-focused summit in Egypt, Trump was caught chatting with Prabowo on a live mic. “Can I meet Eric?” the Indonesian leader asked, referring to Eric Trump, the president’s son and an executive vice president of the Trump Organization.
“I’ll have Eric call. Should I do that? He’s such a good boy. I’ll have Eric call you,” Trump replied.
The two appeared unaware that their conversation was being recorded and broadcast. Before mentioning Eric Trump, Prabowo could be heard referring to a region that is “not safe, security-wise.” A few moments later, after Trump repea