Politics · United States · 5 hrs ago
Trump and Rubio consider firing US ambassador to Greece
President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are considering removing Kimberly Guilfoyle as the US ambassador to Greece.
The move follows reports alleging she engaged in improper, and possibly illegal, conduct before and during her time in Athens.
The allegations include accepting improper gifts and services, threatening a Greek official, and offering access to US officials in exchange for help paying a $100,000 credit card bill.
Guilfoyle has not addressed the reports directly, but her lawyer says she did nothing wrong.
A State Department inspector general is looking into the allegations, though it is unclear whether a formal investigation has begun.
Several Democratic lawmakers have called for an investigation.
Trump and Rubio are expected to decide what action to take this week after the Monday federal holiday.
President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are considering firing U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle.
The reports prompting the discussion allege improper and possibly illegal conduct before and during her tenure in Athens.
A senior U.S. official said Trump and Rubio may decide what action to take this week, after Monday’s federal holiday.
The State Department’s inspector general is looking into the allegations, though it is unclear whether a formal investigation has begun.
Guilfoyle’s lawyer has said she did nothing wrong, while several Democratic lawmakers have called for an investigation.
- Who
- President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are weighing action involving U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle.
- What
- They are considering firing her amid reports alleging improper and possibly illegal conduct.
- When
- The possible decision is expected this week, after Monday’s federal holiday.
- Where
- The allegations concern conduct before and during Guilfoyle’s tenure in Athens, Greece.
- Why
- Reports have alleged improper conduct, including accepting gifts and services and offering influence in return for payment of a credit card bill.
Democratic lawmakers calling for an investigation
Kimberly Guilfoyle’s lawyer
Investigation
Democratic lawmakers calling for an investigation
Gregory Meeks, Jeanne Shaheen and Robert Garcia have called for an investigation into Guilfoyle.
Kimberly Guilfoyle’s lawyer
Guilfoyle’s lawyer has said she did nothing wrong.
Our ambassador has been a strong ambassador here.
You guys walk around thinking that because some source told you something and you reported it, it’s the gospel. It’s not the gospel. It’s not the gospel for me. That’s not the way we do things.
extremely pissed off
The Wall Street Journal began publishing reports of alleged questionable conduct by Guilfoyle.
Rubio visited Athens, where Guilfoyle attended most, if not all, of his events.
Rubio challenged journalists asking about the allegations before leaving Athens.
A senior U.S. official said Trump and Rubio were considering firing Guilfoyle and could decide what action to take this week.
- Ambassador
- Kimberly Guilfoyle
- Countries
- United States and Greece
- Possible action
- Trump and Rubio are considering firing Guilfoyle.
- Credit card bill
- $100,000
- Lawmakers calling for an investigation
- Gregory Meeks, Jeanne Shaheen and Robert Garcia
Sources
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