A TikTok Cartoon is Helping Hide a Politician's Bloody Past

A Privileged Upbringing and Dark Past

Prabowo Subianto, a 72-year-old Indonesian politician, is currently the frontrunner in the presidential race. However, his past is mired in human rights violations, including kidnapping and torture allegations.

The 72-Year-Old Has a Shocking Human Rights Record

Subianto's father was a prominent economist and his mother was a princess. He attended the prestigious United States Military Academy at West Point and served in the Indonesian Army. However, he was accused of human rights abuses in East Timor in the 1980s.

Once Dogged by Kidnapping and Torture Allegations, Prabowo Subianto is Now Indonesia's Frontrunner

Despite his dark past, Subianto has managed to regain popularity by using social media and creating a cartoon character that represents him on TikTok. The cartoon is lighthearted and often features Subianto singing and dancing. It has helped to attract young voters and has obscured his past misdeeds.

This story serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of forgetting history. It is important to be aware of the past and the actions of our leaders, even if they are popular. We must not let cartoon characters or social media erase the truth.