After he lost the challenge of his defeat at the Constitutional Court, Prabowo (left) congratulated Jokowi, and in 2019 he agreed to become the defense minister in Jokowi's cabinet. — AFP
SOME world leaders – either from advanced or developing countries, not excluding Indonesia – one day may be eager to emulate former United States president Donald Trump, who brilliantly manipulated his fanatical followers to do whatever he wanted, even if it put their own lives at risk. Even though Trump legitimately lost the election, his die-hard supporters still believe he is an innocent victim of election fraud.
To be honest, initially I was reluctant to think that President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo would ever feel tempted to take advantage of millions of his loyal supporters, who are not prepared to follow any leader other than Jokowi. But the urge to run again may arise when his second five-year term draws to a close in October 2024.
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