‘Can I meet Eric?’ Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto heard asking Trump on hot mic; here's what US prez replied

Prabowo Subianto spoke to Donald Trump at a summit in Egypt, referencing a region that is “not safe, security-wise,” before asking if he could meet Eric Trump.

Published on: Oct 14, 2025, 13:44:39 IST

By Sumanti Sen

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Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto was heard telling US President Donald Trump on hot mic that he wanted to meet his son, Eric Trump. The incident happened at a multinational Gaza summit in Egypt backing the conclusion of the Israel-Hamas conflict. The conference was aimed at "ending the war in the Gaza Strip, enhancing efforts to achieve peace and stability in the Middle East, and ushering in a new era of regional security and stability," according to the Egyptian presidency.

Prabowo Subianto's hot mic moment with Trump goes viral (Photo by Suzanne Plunkett / POOL / AFP) (AFP)

Here’s what Prabowo Subianto said

Seemingly unaware of a live microphone recording his words, Subianto spoke to Trump and referenced a region that is “not safe, security-wise”. He then asked Trump, “Can I meet Eric?”

“I’ll have Eric call. Should I do that? He’s such a good boy. I’ll have Eric call,” Trump replied.

Both Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. serve as executive vice-presidents of the Trump Organisation.

Subianto then told Trump that “we’ll look for a better place,” to which the US President reiterated, “I’ll have Eric call you”.

Subianto was then heard saying “Eric or Don Jr.”

It is unclear if the two were referring to the Trump Organisation or any business deals involving the president or his family. It was reported that the company opened its first golf club in Indonesia under the Trump name in March, collaborating with a local company.

Meanwhile, Trump’s last-minute plan to invite Benjamin Netanyahu to the summit had to be dropped after Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said that if the invitation stood, he would not land his plane in Sharm el-Sheikh. The summit was jointly chaired by the US president and his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fatah al-Sisi, in Egypt.

As many as 20 world leaders attended the summit, including heads of Qatar, Palestine, Turkey, Spain, the United Kingdom, Italy, Norway and representatives from the United Nations and European Council. Israeli officials and representatives from Hamas were notably missing.

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Sumanti Sen
Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More

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