Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto asked US President Donald Trump if he could meet with Trump’s son Eric, an executive vice president of the Trump Organisation, according to comments by the leaders picked up by a microphone after Trump had addressed a Gaza-focused summit in the Egyptian resort city of Sharm el Sheikh .
Trump and Prabowo, who were also seen on video, appeared to be unaware that a live microphone was recording their conversation.
The White House and the Trump Organisation’s Indonesian business partner, MNC Group, did not respond to requests for comment on the exchange.
It was not clear in the audio whether the two were referencing the Trump Organisation or any business deals involving the president or his family.
Speaking to Trump as the two men stood behind a podium with a microphone, Prabowo refers to a region that is “not safe, security-wise” and then asks Trump: “Can I meet Eric?”
Trump says: “I’ll have Eric call. Should I do that? He’s such a good boy. I’ll have Eric call.”
Prabowo then mentions the name “Hary” in a comment and says “we’ll look for a better place”.
Trump says again: “I’ll have Eric call you.”
Prabowo says: “Eric or Donald Trump Jr.”
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