Trump says Kimberly Guilfoyle could be fired as Greece envoy after alleged misconduct
President Donald Trump is considering firing U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle following allegations that she solicited money from a donor to pay personal credit card bills. Guilfoyle and her legal team have denied the allegations, characterizing the request as a legitimate business dispute.
Why it matters
The incident involves potential ethical misconduct by a high-level diplomatic appointee, raising concerns about the integrity of the current administration's appointments.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Bernd Debusmann Jr White House reporter Getty Images Guilfoyle was once engaged to President Trump's son President Donald Trump is weighing firing the US ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, following reports of her alleged improper behaviour in Athens, which she has denied.
Asked if he was considering sacking her, Trump told reporters at the White House: "We're looking at it. Yeah, we're not happy." She is the ex-fiancée of the president's son, Donald Trump Jr.
The Wall Street Journal reported Guilfoyle allegedly asked a Trump donor to pay her hefty credit card bill in exchange for access to his administration.
Her lawyers denied any wrongdoing by Guilfoyle and said she was owed the money for speaking engagements and consulting work for the donor.
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