Kimberly Guilfoyle faces scrutiny over alleged remarks to Greek minister

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A report by The Wall Street Journal has sparked a political crisis in Greece following allegations of a heated exchange between US Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle and Greek Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou. The report claims that during a dinner in March, Guilfoyle made remarks suggesting the United States could influence or topple governments, citing the collapse of the Romanian government as a precedent, and allegedly stating, ‘We can do this in any country we want. We can do it here too.’

Minister Papastavrou reportedly pushed back, asserting that the US cannot replace a government elected by the Greek people. While Guilfoyle’s legal counsel has denied that the conversation occurred as described, the allegations have drawn sharp criticism from Greek opposition parties, including SYRIZA, which has demanded transparency from the Mitsotakis administration.

Greek government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis has denied that any threat to the Greek government was made, stating that such an action would never be tolerated. Marinakis emphasized that the strategic partnership between Greece and the US remains strong and stable, particularly within the energy sector involving companies like ExxonMobil and Chevron. The controversy also includes scrutiny regarding the role of lobbyist Christos Marafatsos and his close association with the Ambassador during diplomatic meetings involving the Greek construction firm Aktor Group.

Entities

AKTOR Group · Greece · Kimberly Guilfoyle · Pavlos Marinakis · Stavros Papastavrou · The Wall Street Journal · United States · Wall Street Journal

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 7 SOURCES] Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis denied that any threat to the Greek government was ever made. hu.euronews.com · pt.euronews.com · www.turkgun.com · fimotro.gr · www.reporter.gr · +2 more
[● 11 SOURCES] Guilfoyle allegedly suggested the US could act in Greece as it did in Romania, stating, ‘We can do this in any country we want. We can do it here too.’ www.yorumla.net · www.turkgun.com · www.gazetebirlik.com · hu.euronews.com · pt.euronews.com · +6 more
[DISPUTED] The lawyer for Kimberly Guilfoyle denied that the reported conversation took place. hu.euronews.com · pt.euronews.com · www.turkgun.com · www.ibtimes.co.uk · www.gazetebirlik.com
[● 11 SOURCES] The Wall Street Journal reported that US Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle had a heated exchange with Greek Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou during a dinner in March. www.yorumla.net · www.turkgun.com · www.gazetebirlik.com · hu.euronews.com · pt.euronews.com · +6 more
[● 9 SOURCES] Papastavrou reportedly responded that the United States cannot replace the Greek government, which was elected by the people. www.yorumla.net · www.turkgun.com · www.gazetebirlik.com · hu.euronews.com · pt.euronews.com · +4 more
[● 8 SOURCES] Marinakis emphasized that Greece and the US maintain a deep strategic partnership, particularly in the energy sector. hu.euronews.com · pt.euronews.com · www.turkgun.com · fimotro.gr · www.reporter.gr · +3 more