Prabowo Subianto assumed Indonesia’s presidency in October 2024 for a five-year term ending after the 2029 election. Trader focus on early removal centers on mounting fiscal pressures from expansive programs such as the free-meals initiative, recent fuel price increases, and a large budget deficit that prompted negative credit outlook revisions by Moody’s and Fitch. Student-led protests in Jakarta in mid-June 2026 highlighted cost-of-living concerns and alleged wasteful spending, while rivals have begun early positioning. These domestic strains contrast with Prabowo’s continued international engagements and commitments to infrastructure like the new capital city, though sustained economic headwinds or further unrest could intensify political scrutiny before the next scheduled vote.