Senior Officials Furious As Kimberly Guilfoyle Faces Immediate Exit
Kimberly Guilfoyle, the U.S. Ambassador to Greece, is under consideration for dismissal by President Donald Trump. The decision comes after explosive reports detail her alleged misconduct and abuse of power. Senior officials are extremely pissed off and looking to replace her immediately. The White House has not confirmed any departure yet, but the pressure is mounting.
According to an initial report from The Wall Street Journal, Guilfoyle requested a donor cover a $100,000 credit card bill. This request happened right before her Senate confirmation hearing. She allegedly offered political favors in exchange for the cash. The donor, Eric Deters, said he never made the payment. Her attorney Jesse Binnall disputed the authenticity of the messages. According to reports, he asserted that any suggestion of Ambassador misconduct lacks support.
Sources indicate Guilfoyle claimed Greek tycoons were funding her travel expenses. She faces allegations of promising a donor "I'm going to make you a lot of f—ing money" to gain event access. A third person close to Trump joked about her survival chances. He commented, "If she survives this, she's officially beaten 'Trump World' in legendary mode, defeated the final boss and unlocked an achievement no previous player thought was possible." The New York Post noted she is on very thin ice. The State Department is investigating her "tyrannical" tenure in Athens.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is also furious about these reports. Reports suggest he felt annoyed that Guilfoyle attended numerous events during his Athens trip. This happened even as the allegations against her were emerging. A senior administration official told the Washington Examiner that Trump and Rubio were "extremely pissed off." The official noted a decision regarding her future would follow the Columbus Day holiday. Vice President JD Vance addressed the controversy by saying, "Let's actually see what the facts are. Let's see what the truth is." He cautioned against rushing to judgment while noting misconduct should carry consequences.
Her lawyers released a statement denying any wrongdoing. They said the money she sought was payment for previously agreed-upon services like public appearances. "Ambassador Guilfoyle has served, and will continue to serve, with integrity, honor and distinction," her lawyers said. They additionally announced, "We are evaluating all available legal remedies to collect this debt and any other potential causes of action." The attorneys rejected claims of impropriety involving her use of private aircraft. They said she followed all State Department travel rules.
A decision on whether to fire her likely comes this week. The clock is ticking on her diplomatic post. If she stays, it will be a rare exception to the rule. If she goes, it marks a swift end to a controversial appointment. No departure has been confirmed as of now. The administration will have to answer why they appointed her in the first place if they remove her so quickly. The facts remain under review by the Office of Inspector General.