API
< Back to all clusters
[INTERNATIONAL] · United States, Greece · 28 sources

started · updated

Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns as U.S. Ambassador to Greece amid corruption allegations

Kimberly Guilfoyle has resigned as the U.S. Ambassador to Greece following a request from the White House on October 13. Her departure comes amid serious allegations of corruption, political extortion, and improper conduct.

Republican donor Eric Deters has accused Guilfoyle of requesting $100,000 to pay off an American Express credit card bill in exchange for access to senior administration officials. Deters, who has announced intentions to sue for defamation, claims to possess extensive evidence regarding her activities. Other allegations include the acceptance of luxury gifts and inappropriate behavior toward embassy employees.

California Governor Gavin Newsom, Guilfoyle's former husband, commented on the situation, calling the development 'unfortunate' while noting he has not been in contact with her recently. While Guilfoyle has denied all allegations, the White House has indicated it will not interfere with ongoing investigations into her financial dealings and professional conduct.

Entities

Christos Marafatso · Donald Trump · Eric Deters · Eric Dieter · Fox News · Gavin Newsom · Jami Floyd · Jonathan Konstantin · Kimberly Guilfoyle · Lisa Montgomery · United States · United States Department of State

Claims

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

Sources