Indonesia’s seventh president, Joko Widodo, publicly said he feels insulted and demeaned by the actions of defendants in a lawsuit concerning alleged defamation and slander related to his academic credentials. He explained that the legal dispute revolves around accusations that his diploma was forged. According to the president, the case has also damaged his personal reputation. He added that his family’s name has suffered as a result of the proceedings. Jokowi emphasized that the accusations have caused personal humiliation. The president’s remarks highlight the sensitivity of the issue for both him and his relatives.