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Hot Mic Reveals Possible Trump-Indonesian Corruption Link

10/17/2025

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Timothy Noah of The New Republic highlights a hot mic moment suggesting potential corruption involving President Donald Trump and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.
The talks imply business tied to Trump's Indonesian real estate projects, raising ethical concerns.
Noah says Trump's wealth rose from $2.6 billion to $7.1 billion, largely from cryptocurrency ventures like World Liberty Financial.
Critics such as Jacob Silverman warn this blurs personal and governmental interests.

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Timothy Noah of The New Republic highlights a hot mic moment suggesting potential corruption involving President Donald Trump and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.
The talks imply business tied to Trump's Indonesian real estate projects, raising ethical concerns.
Noah says Trump's wealth rose from $2.6 billion to $7.1 billion, largely from cryptocurrency ventures like World Liberty Financial.
Critics such as Jacob Silverman warn this blurs personal and governmental interests.