House Democrats Request Records from Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle Amid Allegations

Democrats from the House Oversight Committee requested financial records and communications from U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle on October 8, 2026. The request, made by committee ranking member Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., follows allegations that Guilfoyle engaged in a pay-for-play scheme. The letter was obtained by PBS News and comes after a report by The Wall Street Journal, which stated that Guilfoyle allegedly solicited $100,000 from a Trump supporter to pay off her credit card bill prior to her confirmation hearing. Guilfoyle, who was previously engaged to Donald Trump Jr., reportedly communicated with donor Eric Deters over several months, during which she promised him access to the administration in exchange for financial support, potentially amounting to $1 million if successful. Deters claimed he sought Guilfoyle's assistance in connecting with Trump's Justice Department and the IRS but stated that she did not fulfill any of her promises. Guilfoyle's attorney contested the validity of the messages exchanged with Deters and noted that she had been compensated for speaking engagements prior to her nomination. In his letter, Garcia expressed concerns regarding a culture of impunity at the U.S. Embassy in Athens and raised issues of public corruption and national security. He set a deadline of October 22 for Guilfoyle to provide various materials, including personal financial records and communications with Deters and Trump administration officials. Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended Guilfoyle during a news conference in Greece, stating that the embassy was performing well and refraining from commenting on the allegations. He criticized the media's reporting, suggesting that it should not be taken as fact. Additionally, top Democrats on the House and Senate Foreign Affairs committees have called for an investigation into Guilfoyle's conduct as ambassador, referencing previous reports of her interactions with a lobbyist for a Greek company.