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Trump's Summit Sparks Controversy Over Business Ties

10/18/2025

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During a Gaza peace summit, President Donald Trump was overheard arranging a call between Prabowo Subianto and his son, Eric Trump, Executive Vice President of the Trump Organization.
Subianto's request to meet Eric Trump raised concerns about conflicts of interest because his Indonesia business interests were discussed.
Eric Trump asserted a 'huge wall' between his father's political role and the family business, with Subianto's awareness of their projects.

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During a Gaza peace summit, President Donald Trump was overheard arranging a call between Prabowo Subianto and his son, Eric Trump, Executive Vice President of the Trump Organization.
Subianto's request to meet Eric Trump raised concerns about conflicts of interest because his Indonesia business interests were discussed.
Eric Trump asserted a 'huge wall' between his father's political role and the family business, with Subianto's awareness of their projects.