President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are considering firing US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle following reports of improper and possibly illegal conduct before and during her tenure in Athens. A senior US official stated that Trump and Rubio are extremely pissed off by the reported conduct, and the president confirmed his administration is scrutinizing the ambassador.
Guilfoyle, a former Fox News personality who was previously engaged to Donald Trump Jr., is accused of questionable conduct involving a Trump donor. The donor alleged that Guilfoyle tried to get him to pay $100,000 to clear her personal American Express credit card debt shortly before her confirmation hearing. Reports indicate she offered to use her influence inside the administration in return for the payment.
Lawyers for Guilfoyle have denied any wrongdoing, claiming the money sought from the donor was payment for public appearances and speaking engagements that predated her nomination and had not been paid. President Trump stated that the administration is looking into the matter and is expected to decide on what action to take this week.