Guilfoyle Faces Ouster Push Over Alleged Donor Plea and Diplomatic Misconduct
Kimberly Guilfoyle, the U.S. Ambassador to Greece, is reportedly on thin ice with the Trump administration. Multiple sources say she may be fired soon after claims surfaced that she asked a Trump donor to cover a $100,000 credit card bill. The request allegedly came just before her Senate confirmation hearing, raising serious questions about her judgment and ties to political donors.
According to reports, Guilfoyle reached out to donor Eric Deters, urging him to wire money directly to American Express. She supposedly claimed the transfer wouldn’t leave a paper trail. In exchange, she offered to help him connect with top Trump officials. Deters reportedly refused to make the payment.
The controversy doesn’t stop there. Earlier reports painted a picture of questionable behavior during her time in Athens. Guilfoyle was said to have promoted the interests of a Greek firm, Aktor Group, and let its lobbyist join her in private diplomatic meetings. At one dinner, she allegedly hinted that the U.S. might interfere in Greek politics, referencing events in Romania. Greece’s foreign minister later dismissed the claims, saying no threat was ever made.
Adding fuel to the fire, the State Department’s Inspector General launched an investigation into Guilfoyle’s conduct. The probe looks into her treatment of embassy staff, use of private travel, acceptance of gifts, and ties to business interests. Employees described a tense work environment, saying she threatened to fire people and even demoted security officers over small issues—like one officer who didn’t respond to a 4 a.m. request for ice while she was on vacation in Mykonos.
Congressional Democrats are calling for action. Lawmakers like Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and Rep. Gregory Meeks want a full review of her conduct. Meeks went further, saying she should be removed if the allegations are proven true. Vice President JD Vance urged caution, saying the facts need to come out before any final judgment. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who recently visited Greece, declined to comment directly on the matter.