President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are weighing the future of US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle following reports of alleged misconduct.
Key facts
- •President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are expected to decide on Guilfoyle's future this week.
- •Allegations include soliciting $100,000 from a donor to pay a credit card bill in exchange for political access.
- •The Wall Street Journal first reported on the alleged conduct in late September.
- •Guilfoyle's lawyer maintains she did nothing wrong and disputes the validity of evidence presented in reports.
- •The State Department's inspector general is reviewing the allegations.
President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are considering the removal of US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle. The deliberations follow a series of reports detailing alleged improper conduct, including the acceptance of gifts and attempts to leverage her position for personal financial gain. Officials indicated that a decision regarding her status is expected this week.
Allegations of Misconduct
Reports from the Wall Street Journal allege that Guilfoyle accepted improper gifts and services and offered access to administration officials in exchange for the payment of a $100,000 credit card bill. Additional claims include threats directed at a host country official and the promotion of business interests for a Greek construction and energy company. Guilfoyle has not addressed the reports directly, and her lawyer has stated that she did nothing wrong and disputes the authenticity of text messages cited in the reports.
Official Response and Investigation
Senior US officials stated that both Trump and Rubio are frustrated by the allegations. While Rubio initially defended the ambassador, he has since expressed irritation regarding the ongoing reports. The State Department’s inspector general is reportedly looking into the claims, though it remains unclear if a formal investigation has been launched. The US embassy in Athens has tacitly expressed support for the ambassador.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Guardian US Politics, Hindustan Times World.
