He responded to it calmly. He admitted that he was reluctant to intervene in the decision. "The decision is because they are already adults, so we shouldn't interfere too much in matters that have been decided by our children," said Jokowi.

"At the same time, Jokowi expressed that he is unwilling to interfere in the decisions of political parties. This includes when Gibran is supported by the Golkar Party to become Prabowo's vice presidential candidate in the upcoming 2024 elections. 'Ask the political party. That is the domain of the political party or political party coalition, or a combination of political parties. It is not the President's affair,' firmly stated Jokowi."

"Previously, Jokowi also met with Prabowo, Airlangga, and Zulkifli Hasan. Jokowi stated that the meeting was not related to the selection of Gibran as a vice presidential candidate. The moment was a coordination of government affairs between the ministers and the President. 'Well, it has been a week since we last met. Usually, reports are made on Saturdays or Sundays. It's usual to meet with the ministers and discuss reports,' said Jokowi."

"I highly appreciate the decision of Rapimnas to further coordinate and follow up with Mr. Prabowo," said Gibran at the Golkar DPP office last Saturday. Gibran also expressed his gratitude for the party's support for him to run as Prabowo's vice president. "Once again, I would like to thank the Golkar family for their support." The recommendation letter from Rapimnas has been given to Gibran by the Chairman of Golkar, Arilangga Hartanto."

Until now, Gibran's party status is still unknown. Previously, there were rumors that Gibran would be appointed as the chairman of AMPI, the youth wing organization of the Golkar Party.