'We are not happy': Trump likely to fire Greece ambassador after misconduct reports
President Donald Trump has indicated he is considering the removal of US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle following allegations of misconduct and unethical behavior. Reports suggest Guilfoyle allegedly solicited payments to settle personal debts and leveraged her diplomatic position to benefit private business interests.
Why it matters
The potential firing of a high-profile diplomatic appointee over corruption allegations highlights ongoing concerns regarding ethics and professional standards within the US diplomatic corps. It also underscores the political sensitivity of appointments involving individuals with close ties to the administration.
US President Donald Trump on Monday said he was “looking at” firing US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle after several reports alleged that she had engaged in improper and possibly illegal conduct before and during her tenure in Athens.“Well, we’re looking at it,” Trump told reporters at the White House. “We’re not happy.”This comes after The Wall Street Journal reported questionable conduct by Guilfoyle, including allegedly threatening a host-country official, accepting improper gifts and services, and offering to use her influence within the administration in exchange for payment of a large credit card bill.Guilfoyle has not directly addressed the reports, but in a statement released late Sunday, her lawyers denied that she had done anything wrong.
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