Trump says US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle’s position is under review
President Donald Trump said he was considering dismissing Kimberly Guilfoyle amid allegations about financial dealings and her conduct as US ambassador to Greece.
Athens, Greece. President Donald Trump has confirmed that he is reviewing Kimberly Guilfoyle’s position as US ambassador to Greece amid allegations concerning her financial dealings and diplomatic conduct. Responding on Monday to a question about whether he might dismiss her, Trump said: “We’re looking at it. Yeah, we’re not happy.”
Alleged request to Republican donor
A Wall Street Journal investigation alleged that Guilfoyle asked Republican donor Eric Deters to cover an American Express bill of $100,000 shortly before her 2025 Senate confirmation hearing. The newspaper reported that she suggested she could facilitate access to senior officials in the Trump administration.
In a subsequent interview with CBS News, Deters said he understood the proposal to mean that money would be exchanged for political favours. He said he did not pay the bill.
Guilfoyle’s lawyers challenged the authenticity of the messages and rejected allegations of wrongdoing. They said the requested payments concerned legitimate speaking engagements and other services.
Questions over business ties and diplomatic conduct
In separate reporting, the Wall Street Journal raised questions about Guilfoyle’s ties to Greek business interests, among them Aktor, a construction and energy company.
The newspaper alleged that a lobbyist connected to Aktor participated in diplomatic meetings and that Guilfoyle advocated projects tied to the company’s commercial interests.
It also reported allegations about comments by Guilfoyle concerning Washington’s capacity to shape political developments in Greece.
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