Politics · Indonesia · 2 hrs ago
Viral photo shows Jokowi holding a PSI membership card, not a diploma
A widely shared photo appears to show former Indonesian President Joko Widodo holding his university diploma.
The image is manipulated: original video footage shows him holding an Indonesian Solidarity Party membership card.
He displayed the card at a party coordination meeting in Bandung on September 26, 2026.
Jokowi said he had joined PSI in October 2025 and wanted to show his commitment to the party.
The altered photo circulated amid political speculation and long-running claims about whether his diplomas are genuine.
UGM has affirmed that Jokowi is a legitimate alumnus, while legal proceedings over diploma allegations are ongoing.
The photo does not provide evidence that he displayed his diploma.
A viral photo claiming to show former Indonesian President Joko Widodo displaying his university diploma is manipulated.
The original footage shows him holding an Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) membership card.
The moment occurred at a PSI regional coordination meeting in Bandung on September 26, 2026.
Tempo said it verified the image using a reverse image search and footage from national media outlets.
Jokowi said he was showing the card to demonstrate his commitment to growing PSI.
- Who
- Former Indonesian President Joko Widodo, also known as Jokowi.
- What
- A viral image was manipulated to make it appear that he was holding his university diploma; the original footage shows a PSI membership card.
- When
- The original moment was on September 26, 2026. The image had circulated since late September 2026.
- Where
- At a PSI regional coordination meeting in Bandung, Indonesia.
- Why
- Jokowi said he was revealing his membership card because many people did not believe he belonged to PSI. He said the card showed his commitment to growing the party.
Viral posts claiming the document was a diploma
Tempo's verification
What the photo shows
Viral posts claiming the document was a diploma
The posts claimed Jokowi was displaying his Universitas Gadjah Mada degree.
Tempo's verification
The original footage shows him holding a PSI membership card, not a diploma.
Image authenticity
Viral posts claiming the document was a diploma
The posts presented the image as a photograph of Jokowi holding his degree.
Tempo's verification
Tempo concluded the image had been manipulated.
Jokowi attended a PSI regional coordination meeting in Bandung and showed a membership card.
The manipulated image began circulating on TikTok, X and other platforms.
Jokowi said in Solo that the membership card showed his commitment to growing PSI.
Tempo published its fact check, concluding that the image was manipulated.
- Original document
- PSI membership card
- Meeting location
- Bandung
- Meeting date
- September 26, 2026
- Party
- Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI)
- University falsely linked to the image
- Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM)
What people are saying
I have been part of the extended PSI family since October 14, 2025—a year ago now. Many people didn't believe it, so I am revealing my membership card right here
It shows that I am very serious about growing PSI
Sources
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