Trump and Rubio consider firing U.S. ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle after reports of improper conduct.
Kimberly Guilfoyle, the U.S. ambassador to Greece, resigned after allegations of personal misconduct and improper conduct. She allegedly asked a donor for $100,000 to cover a credit card debt and offered access to White House officials in exchange. The White House asked her to resign, and the State Department is investigating whether she accepted gifts or favors from Greek businessmen.
- Guilfoyle allegedly asked a Republican donor for $100,000 to cover a personal credit card debt and offered access to White House officials in exchange.
- Donald Trump is considering firing Kimberly Guilfoyle, the U.S. ambassador to Greece.
- The Wall Street Journal reported questionable conduct by Kimberly Guilfoyle, including boasting about luxury trips paid for by Greek businessmen.
- Kimberly Guilfoyle resigned as U.S. ambassador to Greece after allegations of improper behavior.
- Donald Trump and Marco Rubio are considering firing Guilfoyle, and a senior official said they are very upset by her reported conduct.
- The State Department's inspector general is investigating whether Guilfoyle accepted gifts or favors from business people.
- The White House is evaluating whether to replace the current U.S. ambassador to Greece.
- Guilfoyle denied the accusations, stating they are false and her lawyers said she did nothing wrong.
- Donald Trump said he did not like what he read about Guilfoyle and alluded to frustrations over reports about her.
- White House press secretary Katie Zacharia said they asked Guilfoyle to resign, and Trump's administration asked her to leave after criticism.
- Guilfoyle allegedly promised access to government officials in exchange for payment and raised concerns about selling access for money and favors.
- The Wall Street Journal reported that Guilfoyle asked Eric Deters to write off personal debt and boasted about luxury trips paid for by wealthy Greek businessmen.
- Reports allege Guilfoyle engaged in improper conduct during her time as ambassador.
- Guilfoyle was nominated as envoy to Athens in December.
- The State Department's inspector general was reviewing whether Guilfoyle received inappropriate gifts.
- The Wall Street Journal reported that Guilfoyle allegedly threatened a host country official and raised alarm among lawmakers.
- A U.S. businessman named Eric Deters said Guilfoyle asked for money and text messages appear to show her doing so.
- Guilfoyle exchanged messages with Eric Deters, a lawyer and former Kentucky congressional candidate, and her lawyer disputed their authenticity.
- Rep. Gregory Meeks and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen called for an investigation into Guilfoyle.
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