🚨 EXCLUSIVE FOOTAGE: First Peace Mission to Cambodia
📍 Interview Location: Phnom Penh with Deputy Prime Minister
BREAKING NEWS: Gary Franchi, Chief White House Correspondent for Next News Network, presents never-before-seen footage from Michael Alfaro’s first peace mission to Cambodia. This exclusive interview with Cambodia’s Deputy Prime Minister, recorded before the current crisis, contains warnings that have now tragically come true. Just this morning, despite agreeing to Trump’s ceasefire, Thai soldiers assaulted Cambodian civilians at the border, proving the Deputy PM’s predictions were not history lessons but prophecy.
The Deputy Prime Minister reveals Cambodia’s tragic history—from the 1970 coup to the Khmer Rouge genocide that killed 2-3 million people. He emphasizes: "There’s no country on earth that suffered like Cambodia." Yet from nothing in 1979, Cambodia rebuilt, achieving 7% annual GDP growth for 20 years until COVID. Now Thailand’s aggression threatens everything they’ve built.
When asked directly about the conflict, the Deputy PM’s words prove prophetic: "Cambodia is not the aggressor. We only defend our country. We defend our sovereignty." He warned that peace is essential for Cambodia’s development, stating repeatedly, "We do not want war. Cambodia wants peace." Today’s attack by Thai forces validates every concern he expressed.
The interview exposes the true motivations behind Thailand’s aggression. Michael Alfaro directly names Thai General Boonsin, suggesting he "wants to be king of Thailand" and is using this conflict for a potential coup. The Deputy PM diplomatically avoids Thailand’s internal politics but confirms Cambodia’s military follows government orders to maintain ceasefire—unlike Thai forces who attacked civilians this morning.
Shocking revelations include Thailand’s kidnapping of 18 Cambodian soldiers AFTER the ceasefire—a clear violation of international law. Thailand refuses to return bodies of fallen Cambodian soldiers for proper burial, violating Geneva conventions. The Deputy PM’s measured response: "They need to return them to Cambodia… they were captured after the ceasefire, during peacetime."
The Deputy Prime Minister, himself a Harvard and Wharton graduate who served on Wharton’s board for 20 years, left a 16-year career at General Electric to help rebuild Cambodia. His West Point-trained Prime Minister demonstrates American military values of discipline and integrity, contrasting sharply with Thailand’s Chinese-trained general who breaks agreements.
In a historic gesture, Cambodia considers naming Highway 4 "President Trump Highway"—the first time in American history a sitting president would receive such an honor. This 140-mile trade route from port to capital would commemorate Trump’s intervention that led to the ceasefire. The Deputy PM officially thanks Trump, noting Cambodia nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize.
The interview reveals Cambodia’s strategic importance to US interests. The Deputy PM discusses trade negotiations with USTR, Trump’s reduction of reciprocal rates from 49% to 19%, and Cambodia’s garment industry employing one million workers, mostly women. He emphasizes fair trade creates jobs and prevents human trafficking, aligning with Trump’s vision.
Most prescient was the Deputy PM’s warning about regional stability: "Peace is also important for Thailand to rebuild the economy too. So let’s work together to achieve a long-lasting peace." This morning’s attack proves Thailand has chosen conflict over cooperation, validating every concern expressed in this interview.
The Deputy PM’s personal story resonates throughout—a refugee who fled to America in 1973, educated at Harvard, returned to serve his nation. His message to Cambodian Americans afraid to return: "Don’t be afraid to come back to Cambodia. Cambodia is very peaceful, it’s very safe to visit." He describes the satisfaction of public service: "Men, women, children on the street that I see every day, they are my shareholders."
Cambodia’s compassion shines through the Holland America story during COVID—when every Asian port refused the ship, Cambodia’s former PM welcomed it, showing "a small country with a big heart." This same spirit drives their response to Thai aggression—choosing peace despite provocations.
The Deputy PM’s closing plea: "I want Americans to see Cambodia as a peace-loving country… a place to invest… the kingdom of wonder." His warning about Thailand’s intentions, dismissed by some as speculation, has proven tragically accurate with this morning’s civilian attacks.
This footage explains why Thailand blacklisted Michael Alfaro and Gary Franchi—they exposed the truth before it happened. Watch this prophetic interview to understand why Cambodia deserves support, why Thailand’s military threatens regional stability, and why President Trump’s continued intervention remains crucial for Southeast Asian peace.
