Gibran's VP Resignation Sparks Fears of New Polarization and Eroded Public Trust
A UGM expert argues Gibran Rakabuming Raka's resignation from the Vice Presidency doesn't automatically signify political success. He emphasizes public trust in government and democracy as the true measure, warning that elite interests can deeply wound grassroots supporters and create new societal divisions.
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