Gibran Wears Red Tie While Submitting Resignation Letter, Observer: A Sign of Anger and Disappointment

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Executive Director of Trias Politika Strategis, Agung Baskoro, stated that the red tie worn by Gibran Rakabuming Raka while submitting his resignation letter to the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) on Thursday (12/11/2026) symbolizes courage, anger, and disappointment.

Typically, the Merah Putih (Red and White) cabinet of Prabowo-Gibran has donned light blue ties, including the Vice President Gibran himself.

"The red could also be attributed to the white shirt, representing the red and white colors of our national flag," Agung remarked during the Breaking News segment on Kompas TV, Thursday (12/11/2026).

From this symbol of the red-and-white flag, Agung interprets that Gibran's choice of a red tie signifies bravery.

"Red is closely associated with symbols of courage, anger, disappointment, and so forth," he added.

Agung explained that this symbolism can be interpreted broadly, but in the context of Gibran's current situation, the red tie conveys feelings of anger and disappointment.

"There is an evident sense of anger and disappointment, particularly since this is a historic event in the Republic's post-reform era," he noted.

Blue Tie on Heroes' Day

For the record, Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka was last seen wearing the characteristic blue tie of the Prabowo-Gibran Cabinet during the Heroes' Day commemoration at the State Palace in Jakarta on November 10, 2026.

Gibran has submitted his resignation letter to the MPR on Thursday (12/11/2026).

Rumors of Gibran's resignation had circulated since November 9, 2026, when State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi revealed Gibran's intention to step down.

This intention was expressed by Gibran during a meeting with President Prabowo Subianto on Monday morning (9/11/2026).

On the same day, Gibran announced that he would fight in the Administrative Court to prove the legitimacy of his diploma.

The news of his resignation gained traction again on Wednesday night (11/11/2026).

Chairman of Projo Volunteers, Budi Arie, confirmed this news to the media.