The plot thickens for U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle. President Trump confirmed today that his administration is "looking at" potentially firing her after reports surfaced about an alleged pay-to-play scheme.
The allegations
The drama stems from claims made by businessman Eric Deters, who told CBS News that Guilfoyle asked him to wire $100,000 to cover her American Express bill. The alleged request for funds was supposedly made in exchange for her help with the Trump administration during her Senate confirmation process. Deters claims he didn't send the cash, noting he "didn't have $100,000 to spare."
Deters provided screenshots of text messages to back up his claims. While Guilfoyle’s lawyer has disputed the authenticity of those texts, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News that White House officials have verified them as real.
What this means for you
This is a massive red flag for diplomatic integrity. President Trump was blunt when asked about the situation, telling reporters on his way to Ohio, "We're not happy." The President’s involvement signals that Guilfoyle’s job is lowkey on the chopping block.
Guilfoyle, who is the former fiancée of Donald Trump Jr., was confirmed as ambassador in September 2025. She was recently seen alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio during his visit to Greece, though Rubio has declined to comment on the allegations. Real talk: the vibes are currently very off for her tenure, and we'll be watching to see if the President makes an official move to replace her.
