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Kimberly Guilfoyle faces potential removal as U.S. Ambassador to Greece
President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are reportedly considering the removal of U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle following allegations of improper and potentially illegal conduct. The controversy stems from several reports, including investigations by The Wall Street Journal, which detail various claims of misconduct.
Key allegations include Guilfoyle requesting $100,000 from Trump donor Eric Deters to cover a personal credit card bill in exchange for access to administration officials. Additionally, reports suggest she may have used her position to promote the interests of the Greek construction and energy firm Aktor Group, specifically regarding American natural gas sales in Eastern Europe. Other claims involve the acceptance of luxury gifts and allegedly telling guests that the U.S. could undermine the Greek government.
Guilfoyle's legal team, led by David Schwartz and Jesse Binnall, has categorically denied all allegations of wrongdoing. They assert that the dispute with Deters is a private financial matter involving approximately $150,000 in unpaid fees for professional services provided in 2024 and 2025. They also stated that her travel via private jets was conducted under specific instructions from the State Department. Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with the reports, stating, “We’re looking at it,” and “We’re not happy.”
Entities
AKTOR Group · Donald Trump · Eric Deters · Greece · Kimberly Guilfoyle · Marco Rubio · Roger Rogoff · State Department · U.S. Department of Justice · U.S. Department of State · United States Department of State
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Vice President JD Vance characterized the claims as allegations and advised against judging individuals by public opinion.
- [● 7 SOURCES] The alleged payment request was made in exchange for access to high-ranking government officials. www.mesazhi.com · www.press-gr.com · thefaq.gr
- [● 8 SOURCES] Eric Deters accused Kimberly Guilfoyle of requesting $100,000 to settle an American Express credit card debt. www.mesazhi.com · www.press-gr.com · thefaq.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The investigation includes allegations of improper use of private aircraft and relationships with a Greek energy and construction firm. www.press-gr.com
- [● 7 SOURCES] Guilfoyle's legal counsel disputes the authenticity of the alleged text messages. www.mesazhi.com · www.press-gr.com · thefaq.gr
- [● 7 SOURCES] The State Department Office of the Inspector General is investigating US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle and the embassy she leads. www.mesazhi.com · www.press-gr.com · thefaq.gr
- [● 10 SOURCES] The investigation covers allegations of inappropriate behavior toward embassy staff. cretaone.gr · rdnews.al · www.zarpanews.gr · www.dimokratia.gr · www.larissapress.gr · +2 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Text messages allegedly show Guilfoyle instructing Deters to pay American Express directly to avoid detection. www.mesazhi.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] President Donald Trump commented that Kimberly Guilfoyle has always been very nice.
- [● 14 SOURCES] President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are considering removing Kimberly Guilfoyle from her post as US Ambassador to Greece. cretaone.gr · www.zarpanews.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · www.dimokratia.gr · www.press-gr.com · +3 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Guilfoyle allegedly used private jets provided by Greek businessmen, including Aktor Group CEO Alexandros Exarchou. www.press-gr.com · iskra.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · upolitics.com
- [● 7 SOURCES] The Wall Street Journal reports on behaviors that may constitute violations of ethics rules or law. rdnews.al · www.larissapress.gr · argjiroja.net · www.dimokratia.gr · www.businessdaily.gr