Trump, Rubio reportedly furious over misconduct allegations against US amb. to Greece Guilfoyle
They are "extremely pissed off," a senior US official told the AP; Rubio especially so, because he had just visited Athens, where Guilfoyle attended all of his events.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are reportedly considering removing U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle due to misconduct allegations. According to an Associated Press article, the allegations include soliciting $100,000 from a Trump donor for access to administration officials, promoting business interests, facilitating lobbying for a Greek energy company, accepting lavish gifts, creating a hostile work environment, and other inappropriate behavior for a top U.S. representative.
Sources indicate that Guilfoyle boasted about her close ties to Greek tycoons who funded her trips to the World Economic Forum in Davos. Both Trump and Rubio expressed their anger over the allegations. Rubio, who had visited Athens recently, was particularly upset as Guilfoyle greeted him warmly. However, Rubio initially dismissed the claims, stating that allegations require proof and are not accepted as fact.
The State Department's inspector general is reportedly investigating the allegations, but it is not confirmed whether a formal probe has been initiated. Guilfoyle's lawyers deny any wrongdoing, stating that the $100,000 solicited was for pre-ambassadorship public appearances and speaking engagements. They also claim that Guilfoyle followed State Department travel regulations when using private planes for official business.
Trump and Vance responded with trepidation to the allegations. Trump offered little defense, stating he only heard about them and did not know much. His allies found the situation embarrassing, and Trump has repeatedly expressed disapproval of allies profiting from their relationship with him. Vice President JD Vance said that people shouldn't be judged in the court of public opinion, but appeared to support an investigation, urging for the truth to be revealed and consequences if any wrongdoing occurred.
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