Trump weighs firing US ambassador to Greece: Reports
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump confirmed reports Monday that his administration is considering firing the US ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, who has come under pressure following a series of damaging revelations.
In a recent development, President Donald Trump has reportedly been mulling the possibility of dismissing the United States ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle. The announcement came on Monday following a cascade of damaging revelations about her conduct. Guilfoyle, who was once a prominent figure in Trump's Make America Great Again campaign and the ex-wife of former California Governor Gavin Newsom, has been under scrutiny for her alleged misuse of financial resources and potential conflicts of interest.
Sources indicate that the Wall Street Journal has published a series of articles detailing Guilfoyle's controversial actions. According to the newspaper, she asked Eric Deters, a supporter of the president, to pay off a debt of US$100,000 in personal credit card debt. Deters, in a text message to Guilfoyle, stated that he would suffer the consequences of failing to make the payment, including the loss of his marriage. This request, however, remained unfulfilled.
The controversy surrounding Guilfoyle escalated when her texts emerged, revealing her penchant for lavish spending. She was seen traveling with wealthy Greek businessmen, including Alexandros Exarchou, CEO of the construction company Aktor Group, and Nikolas Tsakos, a shipping tycoon. She was also photographed enjoying a Christmas holiday with Tsakos at the Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris, an expense allegedly covered by Tsakos.
Guilfoyle's behavior did not stop at personal indulgences. She was reportedly seen at a luxury resort in Gstaad, Switzerland, during the Christmas season, and she had hosted a fashion show for Nikolas Tsakos' wife in Paris. When asked about her actions, Guilfoyle responded with a series of expletives, expressing her displeasure over being excluded from a dinner on the sidelines of the Davos economic forum in January 2025.
The situation has further intensified as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was touring Europe at the time, passing through Athens. The texts between Guilfoyle and Deters were part of a larger collection of communications reviewed by the Wall Street Journal, which also included recorded conversations between the ambassador and other individuals.
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