President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are reportedly considering removing Kimberly Guilfoyle as U.S. ambassador to Greece following a series of allegations involving her conduct before and during her diplomatic appointment. According to an Associated Press report published on October 11, a senior U.S. official said Trump and Rubio were “extremely pissed off” and could decide her fate this week.
The allegations include claims involving a potential conflict of interest, diplomatic meetings, gifts and a request for a Trump donor to pay a $100,000 credit card bill. Guilfoyle’s lawyer has denied wrongdoing, and no final decision on her position has been announced. The controversy presents an uncomfortable challenge for an administration that must now determine whether one of its own diplomatic appointments has become a serious political liability.
Allegations Put Guilfoyle Under Growing Scrutiny
The controversy surrounding Guilfoyle has intensified following investigations by The Wall Street Journal, which reported several instances of alleged questionable conduct. Among the most serious claims is that Guilfoyle asked Trump donor Eric Deters to pay a $100,000 American Express bill before her Senate confirmation hearing, reportedly suggesting that the payment would not leave a paper trail. The reporting also alleged that she offered to help him gain access to senior administration officials.
Deters ultimately did not make the payment, and Guilfoyle’s lawyer has challenged the authenticity of the messages cited in the report. These remain allegations, not established findings of criminal wrongdoing. Nevertheless, the reported exchanges have raised questions about the boundaries between personal financial dealings, political connections and public office.
Other allegations concern Guilfoyle’s diplomatic activities in Greece. Reports have questioned whether she promoted the interests of a Greek construction and energy company, allowed its lobbyist to participate in private diplomatic meetings and made remarks suggesting that the United States could undermine the Greek government. These claims have attracted attention because an ambassador is expected to represent American interests while respecting the sovereignty of the host country.
Representative Gregory Meeks, the ranking Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has called for scrutiny of the allegations and said Guilfoyle should be removed if they are substantiated. The State Department has declined to comment on whether a formal inspector general investigation has begun, although a U.S. official has indicated that the allegations are being examined.
Rubio’s Position Becomes a Test of Accountability
The controversy has also placed Rubio in an increasingly difficult position. During his recent visit to Athens, the secretary of state initially defended Guilfoyle, describing her as a strong ambassador. However, as additional reports emerged, Rubio declined to validate the allegations and pushed back against journalists who questioned him about the matter. According to the Associated Press, a senior U.S. official said Rubio had grown increasingly frustrated as the reports accumulated. The situation is particularly awkward because the allegations concern an ambassador serving under the administration Rubio helps lead on foreign policy. For an administration that has emphasised accountability and loyalty, the episode raises questions about how it will respond when allegations involve a politically connected appointee.
Guilfoyle’s position is not yet settled. Her lawyer has maintained that she did nothing wrong, while the U.S. embassy in Athens has offered indications of support. Vice President JD Vance has also urged caution, saying the facts should be established before conclusions are drawn. Meanwhile, Democratic lawmakers are pressing for answers, and reports of possible disciplinary action have placed her diplomatic future under renewed scrutiny.
If Trump and Rubio decide to remove her, the administration will have to manage the diplomatic consequences while addressing concerns about the conduct of its officials. If they retain her, questions about the allegations and any review of her actions are unlikely to disappear. OGM News will continue following this developing story, including any official findings, responses from Guilfoyle and the administration’s decision on her future.
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