Trump weighs firing Kimberly Guilfoyle as ambassador
President Trump is considering firing U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle following reports of questionable conduct and financial dealings. Allegations include improper lobbying for a Greek construction firm and soliciting large payments from a donor prior to her confirmation.
Why it matters
The potential removal of a high-profile ambassador due to ethics concerns raises questions about diplomatic appointments and administrative oversight.
President Donald Trump said Monday that he is "not happy" with Kimberly Guilfoyle , and is considering whether to fire her as U.S. ambassador to Greece .
Trump's comments at the White House after a series of critical articles in The Wall Street Journal about Guilfolye's conduct before and after she became ambassador.
Asked by a reporter if he was weighing firing Guilfolye, Trump replied, "Well, we're looking at it."
"Yeah, we're not happy," the president said.
Guilfoyle previously was engaged to Trump's eldest son, Donald Trump Jr. After the couple broke up, the president appointed the former Fox News personality as ambassador.
CNBC has requested comment from Guilfoyle's attorney about Trump's remark.
The Journal on Sept. 25 published an article under the headline, "The Mystery Man Shadowing Kimberly Guilfoyle as She Pushes Deals Across Europe."
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