Kimberly Guilfoyle may soon lose her job as U.S. Ambassador to Greece. Reports show she asked a Trump donor for a $100,000 bailout. This sum matches her American Express bill. She requested this payment just before her Senate confirmation hearing. The Wall Street Journal reviewed messages detailing the request. Guilfoyle told donor Eric Deters to wire the money directly. She claimed the transaction would leave no paper trail. She also offered him access to senior administration officials. Deters stated he never made the payment. Guilfoyle’s attorney disputed the authenticity of these messages.
President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are reportedly furious. A senior U.S. official told the Associated Press they are weighing removal. A decision on her fate could come this week. This follows Columbus Day. No departure has been confirmed yet. The situation grows worse with other conduct allegations in Athens. The Journal reported she promoted interests of the Greek Aktor Group. She allowed a lobbyist for that company to join private meetings. This lobbyist is named Christos Marafatsos. He is registered with the company.
Greece’s foreign minister denied any threats were made. He said there was no need to summon Guilfoyle. She reportedly suggested at a dinner that the U.S. might undermine Greek government. She cited political developments in Romania as an example. The State Department’s Office of Inspector General opened an investigation. They are looking into her treatment of embassy employees. Sources describe a hostile workplace environment. Guilfoyle allegedly threatened to fire staff members. She demoted security personnel over minor incidents. One officer failed to answer a request for ice. This happened at 4 a.m. while she vacationed in Mykonos.
Congressional Democrats are demanding a review of her conduct. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen called for scrutiny. Rep. Gregory Meeks urged her removal if allegations hold up. Vice President JD Vance addressed the controversy in Ohio. He cautioned against rushing to judgment on unverified claims. However, he acknowledged misconduct must carry consequences. He told reporters to wait for the facts. Marco Rubio declined to address the allegations directly. He defended her performance as a strong ambassador earlier. Rubio criticized reporters for treating sources as gospel truth.
Guilfoyle was nominated to this post in December 2024. She was previously engaged to Donald Trump Jr. Their engagement ended publicly that same month. She is also a former Fox News personality. She was married to California Gov. Gavin Newsom from 2001 to 2006. He was serving as mayor of San Francisco then. The money trail here is clear and troubling. A donor was asked to cover personal debt. Access to power was offered in return. The administration now faces a choice. They can ignore these reports or act on them. The inspector general is already looking into the claims. The public deserves to know the outcome of that probe.