Trump says ‘we’re looking at’ firing Kimberly Guilfoyle, the U.S. ambassador to Greece
President Trump is considering the dismissal of U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle following allegations of misconduct and financial impropriety. The State Department's Office of the Inspector General is currently investigating claims that she solicited funds and misused her diplomatic position.
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The potential firing of a high-level diplomatic appointee due to corruption allegations highlights ongoing scrutiny of executive branch appointments and ethics.
President Donald Trump indicated Monday that he’s considering firing Kimberly Guilfoyle, a former top Trump campaign surrogate who has served as the U.S. ambassador to Greece since 2025. “We’re looking at it,” Trump said when asked if he’s weighing firing Guilfoyle, as first reported by The Associated Press, amid allegations of misconduct related to her role as ambassador. “We’re not happy,” Trump added. His comments come days after he struck a softer tone when asked Friday about the alleged conduct of Guilfoyle — a former Fox News personality who used to be engaged to Trump’s oldest son, Donald Trump Jr. “I just heard a little bit about it. I don’t know too much, but she was always very nice,” he said at the time. Guilfoyle and the U.S.
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