Marco Rubio defends US Ambassador to Greece amid misconduct allegations

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expressed public support for the U.S. Ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, following allegations of misconduct reported by the Wall Street Journal.

The reports suggest that prior to her confirmation hearing, Guilfoyle requested a donor and Trump supporter pay a $100,000 credit card bill, allegedly promising access to administration officials in exchange for resolving fiscal and legal issues.

During an official visit to Athens to lead the Sixth U.S.-Greece Strategic Dialogue, Rubio declined to comment on the specific details of the allegations, stating that he would not treat journalistic reports as absolute truth. However, he defended the diplomat's performance, asserting that the ambassador is doing an “excellent job.” While Rubio maintained his support, U.S. senators have expressed concerns regarding the diplomat's conduct, and Congress has requested an inquiry into the matter.