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On the border of Cambodia and Thailand in Prey Chan Village, you could be forgiven for thinking that you had stumbled into a MAGA rally.
A villager holds a photo of U.S. President Donald Trump in Prey Chan Village, in the Cambodia–Thailand border region, on Sept. 26, 2025. Michael Alfaro
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Michael Barry Alfaro is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and journalist. His frontline coverage has gained global attention, featured in outlets like The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and the UK’s Daily Mail. Recognized as one of America’s top political consultants and fundraisers, Alfaro has raised millions for Newsmax and served as a political consultant to President Donald J. Trump. He leads a lobbying firm focused on Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Israel. Alfaro’s humanitarian efforts include raising funds for Afghan refugee evacuations and coordinating crisis responses in Ukraine, Israel, and Southeast Asia. His recent focus on Cambodia has brought worldwide attention to the border conflict.
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