Fact Check: Did Prabowo Call Indonesians Lackeys in Leaked Wiretap?
Allegations have surfaced that Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto referred to Indonesians as 'lackeys' in a leaked wiretap recording amidst the presidential election. Tempo English investigates the authenticity of this audio and its political implications.
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