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- calendar_today October 11, 2026
Trump and Rubio Consider Action Against U.S. Ambassador to Greece
President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are weighing the dismissal of Kimberly Guilfoyle, the U.S. ambassador to Greece, following a series of reports alleging improper conduct both before and during her tenure in Athens. According to a senior U.S. official, Trump and Rubio are "extremely pissed off" by the allegations and are expected to reach a decision after the Columbus Day holiday.
Details of Allegations Against Kimberly Guilfoyle
The Wall Street Journal has published several articles detailing the alleged misconduct. Among the accusations, Guilfoyle is reported to have threatened a host country official, accepted improper gifts and services, and offered to leverage her influence within the Trump administration in exchange for the payment of a substantial credit card bill. Additional reports mention that Guilfoyle promoted the business interests of a Greek construction and energy firm and allowed its lobbyist access to private diplomatic meetings.
Response from Government Officials
The U.S. embassy in Athens has offered tacit support for Guilfoyle, and her legal representation maintains that she has done nothing wrong. After initially defending her, Secretary Rubio has refrained from public comment as further allegations emerged. During a recent visit to Athens, Rubio expressed frustration when asked by journalists about the scandal, cautioning against treating unverified reports as fact.
- Guilfoyle greeted Rubio upon his arrival in Athens, attending most of his events as the allegations circulated.
- Rubio's frustration reportedly increased as reports multiplied during his stay.
State Department and Congressional Responses
A second U.S. official stated that the State Department’s inspector general is informally reviewing the allegations, though it is unclear if a formal investigation has begun. Inspectors general frequently conduct informal probes that do not always result in a full investigation or disciplinary action. The State Department has declined to comment on the status of an inspector general inquiry.
Top Democrats in Congress, Representative Gregory Meeks of New York and Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, as well as Representative Robert Garcia of California, have called for an investigation into Guilfoyle’s conduct as U.S. ambassador to Greece.
Additional Reports and Allegations
Other news outlets, including The Daily Mail, have reported that Guilfoyle created tension among staff at the U.S. embassy in Athens and overstepped expected diplomatic conduct. Further allegations described an incident where Guilfoyle, prior to her confirmation, requested a Trump donor pay a $100,000 credit card bill in exchange for access to administration officials. Reports also claim that she was angered by her exclusion from a World Economic Forum event in Davos and boasted about luxury travel with energy executives.
Background on Kimberly Guilfoyle
Kimberly Guilfoyle is a former Fox News Channel host and California prosecutor, previously engaged to Donald Trump Jr. Her appointment as U.S. ambassador to Greece and her recent conduct continue to draw attention amid ongoing media reports and political scrutiny. As of this week, a final decision on her role is expected after the Columbus Day holiday.
Source: wtop.com.
