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Trump and Rubio weigh recalling US ambassador to Greece
US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are considering recalling Kimberly Guilfoyle, the US ambassador to Greece.
The allegations concern possible misconduct before and during her time in Athens.
They include claims that she threatened a Greek official, accepted inappropriate gifts and services, and offered to pay a Trump supporter’s $100,000 credit card bill in exchange for access to government officials.
The claims have not been fully resolved, and it is unclear whether a formal investigation has begun.
The State Department’s inspector general is reviewing the allegations.
Guilfoyle’s lawyer said she did nothing wrong, while Guilfoyle has not directly addressed the reports.
A decision on possible consequences is expected later this week.
US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are considering recalling US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle.
The consideration follows reports of alleged misconduct and possible legal violations before and during her time in Athens.
The allegations include threats, accepting inappropriate gifts and services, and offering to pay a Trump supporter’s $100,000 credit card bill in exchange for access to government officials.
The State Department inspector general’s office is reviewing the allegations, but it is unclear whether a formal investigation has begun.
A decision on possible consequences is expected later this week, according to a US government official.
Guilfoyle’s lawyer said she had done nothing wrong, and the allegations have not been conclusively resolved.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are considering recalling ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle.
- What
- They are weighing possible consequences over reports of alleged misconduct and possible legal violations.
- When
- A decision is expected later in the week of October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Greece, including Athens.
- Why
- Reports alleged threats, inappropriate gifts and services, and an offer to pay a Trump supporter’s $100,000 credit card bill in exchange for access to government officials.
Trump administration officials
Kimberly Guilfoyle
Allegations
Trump administration officials
Reports cited alleged threats, inappropriate gifts and services, and an offer to pay a supporter’s credit card bill for access to government officials.
Kimberly Guilfoyle
Guilfoyle’s lawyer said she had done nothing wrong.
Possible consequences
Trump administration officials
Trump and Rubio are considering recalling her, and a decision is expected later in the week.
Kimberly Guilfoyle
Guilfoyle has not directly commented on the reports.
Trump and Rubio were extremely angry
she had done nothing wrong
Reports alleged misconduct and possible legal violations by Guilfoyle.
A senior US government official told the AP that Trump and Rubio were considering recalling Guilfoyle.
Guilfoyle attended most of the secretary of state’s appointments and greeted him with an embrace.
A decision on possible consequences is expected.
- Ambassador
- Kimberly Guilfoyle
- Officials considering recall
- Donald Trump and Marco Rubio
- Credit card bill mentioned in allegations
- $100,000
- Reviewing office
- US Department of State inspector general’s office
- Expected decision
- Later in the week of October 12, 2026
Sources
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