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00:00Trump caught apparently facilitating personal business deal with foreign president.
00:05A live microphone caught Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto asking Donald Trump to set up a meeting with the former reality star's son,
00:13the Trump Organization Executive Vice President, Eric Trump.
00:17The exchange occurred after the U.S. president spoke at a Gaza summit in Egypt.
00:23The U.S. president addressed world leaders in Sharm el-Sheikh after a Gaza ceasefire was agreed upon.
00:29After, he and Prabowo were caught on video sharing what they thought was a private conversation.
00:35Neither appeared aware that a live mic was picking up their brief exchange.
00:39The recording didn't reveal whether their discussion involved the Trump Organization or other family business matters.
00:45Speaking to the U.S. president as they stood behind a podium, Prabowo mentioned an area that is not safe security-wise,
00:52and then asked,
00:53Donald replied,
00:56I'll have Eric call. Should I do that? He's such a good boy. I'll have Eric call.
01:02Prabowo then brought up Harry, or Harry, and said,
01:05We'll look for a better place.
01:07The 47th president repeated,
01:09I'll have Eric call you.
01:11Eric and his older brother, Donald Trump Jr., are Executive Vice Presidents of the Trump Organization,
01:16which operates in real estate, hospitality, and blockchain ventures.
01:19It was not clear who Prabowo meant by Harry.
01:23He may have been referring to Harry Tanoiso-Dibjo,
01:26who co-founded the Trump Organization partner, Multinational Corporation.
01:31Indonesia's foreign minister, Sugi Ono, said he did not know what the leaders discussed,
01:36noting they share a close relationship and could have talked about many matters outside of state affairs.
01:41MNC Land, MNC's property unit, is developing an integrated resort with the Trump Organization,
01:48about 37 miles south of Jakarta.
01:50The project was put on pause earlier this year by Indonesia's Environment Ministry over water management and environmental concerns.
01:58The Trump Organization and MNC Land are also building a luxury resort and golf club in Tabanen, Bali,
02:05listed on the Trump Organization's website as coming soon.
02:09Both developments have experienced major delays.
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