PHNOM PENH / WASHINGTON D.C. – The border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia has entered its third day, prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to announce he will intervene. President Trump stated he plans to make a phone call to stop the conflict, just months after he helped set up a ceasefire in July.
Trump Claims Role as Peacemaker
Speaking at a rally on Tuesday in Pennsylvania, President Trump highlighted his past role in settling various international disputes before turning his focus to Southeast Asia.
“I hate to say this one, named Cambodia-Thailand and it started up today and tomorrow I am going to have to make a phone call. Who else could say I’m going to make a phone call and stop a war of two very powerful countries, Thailand and Cambodia.”
Trump was a key figure in establishing the fragile truce that has existed since the heavy five-day battles in July, which resulted in at least 48 deaths.
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