President Prabowo Subianto has criticized experts who frequently speak on podcasts as if they know his inner thoughts, dismissing their claims as mere fabrications. He made the remarks during a speech at the national Christmas celebration 2025 in Jakarta. Prabowo stressed that such speculations only create unnecessary commotion without any basis.
On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto delivered a speech at the national Christmas celebration 2025 held at Tennis Indoor Senayan in Central Jakarta. During the event, he took aim at experts who often appear on podcasts and speculate about his inner thoughts.
Prabowo highlighted the current technological era, where social media and podcasts serve as major platforms. "This is the age of technology, right? Now there's social media, yes? Social media is good, but it sometimes has its dangers. With all these podcasts, many experts just talk without basis," he said.
He described how these experts act as if they always understand Prabowo Subianto's mind. "So I see there are experts who always know Prabowo Subianto's thoughts. Sometimes, if I want to check what Prabowo Subianto is thinking, I look for podcasts. What might Prabowo be thinking? That's just made up," Prabowo stated, using the term 'ngarang' to mean fabricating stories without facts.
According to Prabowo, speculations about internal conflicts or disputes are merely aimed at stirring up noise. "(They say) 'Prabowo is in internal conflict with this, then with that.' They love the commotion, the uproar, but there's nothing to it, brothers and sisters," he added. This reflects his view that such discussions do not mirror his actual thoughts.
Additionally, Prabowo touched on political ethics, reminding everyone not to harbor grudges or hatred even in fierce competitions. This underscores his commitment to national stability amid the growing influence of digital media dynamics.
