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Trump says administration is considering firing ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle
President Donald Trump said his administration is considering removing Kimberly Guilfoyle as the U.S. ambassador to Greece.
The consideration follows businessman Eric Deters’ allegation that Guilfoyle asked him to send her $100,000 for an American Express bill in exchange for help with the administration before her Senate confirmation hearing.
Deters provided screenshots of texts that appeared to show her asking for money, but said he did not pay it.
Guilfoyle’s lawyer disputed the authenticity of the texts.
Trump said, “We’re looking at it” and that the administration was not happy.
Guilfoyle was nominated by Trump, confirmed in September 2025 and has served as the U.S. envoy to Greece.
The sources do not say whether Trump will decide to fire her.
President Donald Trump said his administration is considering firing Kimberly Guilfoyle as U.S. ambassador to Greece.
Trump said, “We’re looking at it” and “We’re not happy” when asked about her position.
The remarks followed allegations that Guilfoyle sought $100,000 from businessman Eric Deters before her Senate confirmation hearing in exchange for access to senior administration officials.
Deters said he did not pay her, while Guilfoyle’s attorneys said the money was owed for speaking engagements.
The State Department’s Office of the Inspector General is investigating Guilfoyle and the U.S. Embassy in Greece.
- Who
- President Donald Trump said his administration is considering firing Kimberly Guilfoyle, the U.S. ambassador to Greece.
- What
- Trump said officials were “looking at” firing her amid allegations of misconduct.
- When
- Monday, October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Washington, D.C.; Guilfoyle serves as ambassador to Greece.
- Why
- The remarks followed allegations about a $100,000 payment request and her conduct as ambassador.
Guilfoyle’s accusers
Guilfoyle and her attorneys
Payment request
Guilfoyle’s accusers
Eric Deters said Guilfoyle asked him to pay her $100,000 American Express bill in exchange for access to senior administration officials.
Guilfoyle and her attorneys
Her attorneys said Deters owed her money for speaking engagements, which he denies.
Travel allegations
Guilfoyle’s accusers
Reports cited claims that Greek businessmen funded luxury trips for Guilfoyle and that she discussed their connections.
Guilfoyle and her attorneys
Her attorneys denied impropriety and said she followed State Department travel guidance and regulations.
Guilfoyle’s Senate confirmation hearing was held.
Guilfoyle was confirmed as U.S. ambassador to Greece.
The State Department’s Office of the Inspector General investigation into Guilfoyle and the U.S. Embassy in Greece was confirmed to NBC News.
Trump said he had heard little about the allegations and that Guilfoyle had always been very nice.
Trump said his administration was looking at firing Guilfoyle.
- Position
- U.S. ambassador to Greece
- Payment alleged
- $100,000 American Express bill
- Accuser
- Businessman Eric Deters
- Investigation
- State Department’s Office of the Inspector General
- Trump’s response
- We’re looking at it
What people are saying
Well, we're looking at it
We’re not happy
She was so desperate for that $100,000. It was a quid pro quo.
sought, obtained and followed State Department guidance and followed the Department’s travel regulations.
Sources
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