Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s resignation may mark a turning point in the balance of power between President Prabowo Subianto and his predecessor, Joko Widodo. In 2024, Widodo, popularly known as Jokowi, helped carry Prabowo to the presidency, and his son’s elevation to vice president has given him a direct presence within the new administration. The fallout following Gibran’s exit could shift the strategic calculus of both leaders as Prabowo positions himself to capitalize on Widodo’s declining authority and forge new alliances in the upcoming political landscape.