Politics · United States · 4 hrs ago
Trump and Rubio weigh removing US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle
Kimberly Guilfoyle is the US ambassador to Greece, based in Athens.
President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are reportedly considering removing her.
The scrutiny includes a claim that she asked a Trump donor to pay a $100,000 credit card bill before her Senate confirmation hearing.
Messages reviewed by the Wall Street Journal reportedly show her offering access to senior officials, but the donor said he did not pay, and her lawyer disputed the messages' authenticity.
Other allegations concern her treatment of embassy staff, travel, gifts and business relationships; the State Department inspector general's office has not confirmed or denied an investigation.
Guilfoyle's lawyer said claims of wrongdoing are unsupported, while Vice President JD Vance said facts should be established and misconduct should have consequences.
A decision on possible action is expected this week, but no departure has been confirmed.
President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are weighing whether to remove U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle.
The Associated Press reported that a senior U.S. official said Trump and Rubio were “extremely pissed off” over allegations about her conduct.
The allegations include a reported request for a donor to pay a $100,000 credit card bill in exchange for access to administration officials.
Guilfoyle’s attorney disputed the authenticity of messages cited in the report and said claims of wrongdoing were unsupported.
A decision on possible action was expected this week after the Columbus Day holiday, but no departure had been confirmed.
- Who
- Kimberly Guilfoyle, the U.S. ambassador to Greece, and President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who are weighing her removal.
- What
- Trump and Rubio are considering removing Guilfoyle amid allegations about her conduct. No departure has been confirmed.
- When
- The reports were published on October 11, 2026. A decision was expected this week after the Columbus Day holiday.
- Where
- Greece, including Athens; the reported credit card request was made to a Trump donor.
- Why
- The reports cite allegations involving a donor payment request, her conduct in Greece and treatment of embassy employees. Guilfoyle’s attorney disputes the allegations.
Guilfoyle’s attorney
Critics and sources cited in reports
Alleged donor payment request
Guilfoyle’s attorney
Jesse Binnall disputed the authenticity of messages about the request.
Critics and sources cited in reports
The Wall Street Journal reported that Guilfoyle asked donor Eric Deters to pay a $100,000 bill while offering access to senior administration officials.
Alleged wrongdoing
Guilfoyle’s attorney
Binnall said any implication of wrongdoing was unsupported.
Critics and sources cited in reports
The reports describe allegations about Guilfoyle’s conduct in Greece and the treatment of embassy employees; some congressional Democrats called for a review.
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.
The Wall Street Journal reported that Guilfoyle asked donor Eric Deters to pay a $100,000 American Express bill.
Guilfoyle attended the opening of the sixth round of the Greece-US Strategic Dialogue in Athens.
Vice President JD Vance called for the facts to be established and said misconduct should have consequences.
The Associated Press reported that Trump and Rubio were weighing Guilfoyle’s removal.
A senior U.S. official said a decision on what action to take would likely come this week.
- Ambassador
- Kimberly Guilfoyle, U.S. ambassador to Greece
- Officials weighing removal
- President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio
- Reported bill
- $100,000 American Express bill
- Donor named in report
- Eric Deters
- Athens event
- Sixth round of the Greece-US Strategic Dialogue, October 7, 2026
Sources
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