The Trump Family's Latest Controversy: A Hot Mic Moment Goes from Bad to Worse.
In a bizarre incident that has reignited criticism of former President Donald Trump, Eric Trump, his adult son and a key figure in the family business, has further exacerbated the situation. The trouble began when President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia requested a meeting with Eric, which was captured on a hot mic conversation between the two leaders during Trump's recent trip to the Middle East.
In the private exchange, Trump said he would "have Eric call you," referring to his son as a "good boy." The implication was that the Indonesian leader had asked for the meeting solely because of Eric Trump's interest in the family business, particularly two major projects in Bali. In subsequent comments to pro-Trump content creator Eric Bolling and CNN, Eric Trump reiterated this explanation, citing his own experiences with the properties and suggesting that the president's knowledge of their success was likely due to a prior relationship.
The Trump Organization released a statement claiming the Indonesian foreign minister was unaware of what Subianto had spoken about during the meeting. Reuters reported that the two leaders shared a close relationship, which may have led to discussions beyond state affairs. However, with this latest development, many are left questioning why the Republican establishment has not yet responded with outrage.
In fact, critics from the conservative media circuit are conspicuous by their silence on this matter, having previously spent years leveling unfounded accusations against President Joe Biden's family without evidence. The absence of any notable rebukes suggests that Republicans may be reluctant to tackle this controversy head-on, despite its clear implications for Trump's self-dealing and potential conflicts of interest.
In a bizarre incident that has reignited criticism of former President Donald Trump, Eric Trump, his adult son and a key figure in the family business, has further exacerbated the situation. The trouble began when President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia requested a meeting with Eric, which was captured on a hot mic conversation between the two leaders during Trump's recent trip to the Middle East.
In the private exchange, Trump said he would "have Eric call you," referring to his son as a "good boy." The implication was that the Indonesian leader had asked for the meeting solely because of Eric Trump's interest in the family business, particularly two major projects in Bali. In subsequent comments to pro-Trump content creator Eric Bolling and CNN, Eric Trump reiterated this explanation, citing his own experiences with the properties and suggesting that the president's knowledge of their success was likely due to a prior relationship.
The Trump Organization released a statement claiming the Indonesian foreign minister was unaware of what Subianto had spoken about during the meeting. Reuters reported that the two leaders shared a close relationship, which may have led to discussions beyond state affairs. However, with this latest development, many are left questioning why the Republican establishment has not yet responded with outrage.
In fact, critics from the conservative media circuit are conspicuous by their silence on this matter, having previously spent years leveling unfounded accusations against President Joe Biden's family without evidence. The absence of any notable rebukes suggests that Republicans may be reluctant to tackle this controversy head-on, despite its clear implications for Trump's self-dealing and potential conflicts of interest.
! I'm not surprised though, the Trumps have been dodgy from day one 
. Eric Trump thinks he's slick by trying to spin it, but we can see right through him 
. The fact that they're denying the Indonesian foreign minister was even in on the conversation just makes them look more shady 
. And honestly, I'm still waiting for some big name Repubs to come out and say something about this... I mean, didn't they used to care so much when it came to Joe Biden's family dealings? Now it seems like they're just MIA 
. Not sure what Trump's game plan is here, but we know he's all about looking out for himself 
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! I mean, come on, the Trumps think they can just waltz into Indonesia with their tail between their legs and expect a warm welcome? 
. They're so busy defending their own self-serving narratives that they can't even muster up the energy to condemn Trump's blatant disregard for protocol and his clear conflict of interest. Meanwhile, they've been singing Joe Biden's praises like he's some kind of saint 
. It just goes to show that when it comes to family dynamics and power struggles, nobody is above the law - not even if you're a former president 
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how can they not speak out against this? #TransparencyMatters #AccountabilityIsKey 
. This is like a never-ending trainwreck that you can't look away from 
. Trump's been lucky so far because the media hasn't really pursued this angle. But now it's clear even the Republicans are too afraid to speak up, and that's saying something 
Eric Trump is a total mess now! He thinks he can just downplay it but honestly his words are super shady 
. Does anyone think Eric just woke up and decided to be so honest and transparent all of a sudden? 
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