The incoming Indonesian president swims for his health. The tale he likes to tell of one of his swims, however, is but one layer of many in the carefully constructed narrative surrounding his leadership and past record.
Indonesia’s President-elect Prabowo Subianto’s passion for swimming is extensively documented in stories, images, and videos, reflecting his discipline and dedication throughout his long military and political careers. Recently, a podcast hosted by Deddy Corbuzier, a magician-turned ‘political analyst’ and…