Trump says he's "looking at" firing Kimberly Guilfoyle: "We're not happy"
President Trump is considering firing U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle following allegations of a 'pay-to-play' scheme. Reports suggest Guilfoyle requested $100,000 from a businessman in exchange for political influence.
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The potential firing of a high-ranking diplomat over corruption allegations raises significant questions about ethics and administration oversight.
Washington — President Trump said he and his administration are "looking at" firing Kimberly Guilfoyle from her position as U.S. ambassador to Greece, after an associate of Guilfoyle's alleged she asked him to wire $100,000 to pay her American Express bill in exchange for her help with the Trump administration ahead of her Senate confirmation hearing. "Well, we're looking at it," the president told reporters on his way to Ohio when asked if he's considering firing Guilfoyle. "We're not happy."Guilfoyle is aware that Mr. Trump is debating firing her, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News. She has been talking to her lawyer and asking Trump administration aides for advice, the sources said.Businessman Eric Deters told CBS News last week he has "no doubt it was pay-to-play" when Guilfoyle asked for funds.
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