Allegations Against U.S. Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle Prompt Consideration of Dismissal

<p>U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle may face dismissal amid reports that she sought a six-figure credit card bailout from a Trump donor while allegedly offering access to administration officials, according to multiple sources.</p><p>President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are reportedly displeased with Guilfoyle's conduct and are considering her removal, as reported by The Associated Press, citing a senior U.S. official.</p><p>The official indicated that a decision regarding her status could be made this week following the Columbus Day holiday. No official confirmation of her departure has been issued.</p><p>Guilfoyle, who was previously engaged to Donald Trump Jr., has come under scrutiny after The Wall Street Journal reported that she requested Trump donor Eric Deters to pay off a $100,000 American Express bill shortly before her Senate confirmation hearing.</p><p>Messages reviewed by the Journal indicated that Guilfoyle asked Deters to wire the funds directly to American Express, claiming this would avoid leaving a paper trail, while also offering to facilitate access to senior Trump administration officials. Deters stated that he did not make the payment.</p><p>Guilfoyle's attorney, Jesse Binnall, has disputed the authenticity of the messages.</p><p>These allegations follow a previous investigation by the Journal into Guilfoyle's conduct in Greece, which included claims that she promoted the interests of Greek construction and energy company Aktor Group and permitted its registered lobbyist, Christos Marafatsos, to accompany her to private diplomatic meetings with senior officials.</p><p>Additionally, Guilfoyle reportedly suggested during a dinner with Greek officials that the U.S. would undermine their government, referencing political developments in Romania. Greece's foreign minister later stated that there was no need to summon Guilfoyle for clarification, as the country's energy minister denied any threats were made.</p><p>Separately, the State Department's Office of Inspector General has initiated an investigation into allegations concerning Guilfoyle's treatment of embassy employees, private travel, acceptance of gifts, and relationships with business interests, according to a report from the Daily Mail.</p><p>Sources have described a hostile workplace environment in which Guilfoyle allegedly threatened to fire employees and demoted members of her security detail over minor incidents, including an officer who reportedly failed to respond to a 4 a.m. request for ice while she was on vacation in Mykonos.</p><p>The inspector general's office has not confirmed or denied the existence of an investigation. Binnall stated to the Daily Mail that any implication of wrongdoing by the Ambassador is unsupported.</p><p>The allegations have attracted attention from congressional Democrats, including Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., and Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y., who have called for a review of Guilfoyle's conduct. Meeks has suggested her removal if the allegations are substantiated.</p><p>Vice President JD Vance addressed the situation, urging caution against rushing to judgment while acknowledging that misconduct should have consequences.</p><p>Vance stated, "Let's actually see what the facts are. Let's see what the truth is. And obviously, if there was something bad that happened, then people have to suffer consequences for it."</p><p>Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who visited Greece recently, did not directly address the allegations but defended Guilfoyle's performance, stating, "Our ambassador has been a strong ambassador here." He later remarked that media reports should not be taken as definitive truth.</p><p>Trump nominated Guilfoyle to the diplomatic position in December 2024. She is a former California prosecutor and Fox News Channel personality, and she previously served as a prominent surrogate and fundraiser for the president.</p><p>Guilfoyle was previously engaged to Donald Trump Jr. for four years before their public split in December 2024, the same month Trump nominated her as ambassador to Greece.</p><p>She was also married to California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, from 2001 to 2006, during his tenure as mayor of San Francisco.</p>