“White House Journalist” in Cambodia Exposed as Private Lobbyist

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“White House Journalist” in Cambodia Exposed as Private Lobbyist

A Cambodian media outlet presented Michael Alfaro as a “White House journalist and intelligence expert,” showcasing him inspecting border barriers—but it turned out he is actually a lobbyist with no official government affiliation. The Thai Facebook page Drama‑addict dismantled the narrative, exposing Alfaro as founder of a lobbying firm, Capitol Hill & Friends, and noting his photos with Donald Trump stemmed from his role as a campaign fundraiser—not White House staff. The misleading report was believed to influence public perception in border disputes, prompting diplomatic clarification and emphasizing the danger of unchecked media claims.