US President Donald Trump is thinking about removing Kimberly Guilfoyle as US ambassador to Greece . This follows a series of embarrassing reports about her conduct.
The $100,000 text message claim
A lawyer for Guilfoyle told The Wall Street Journal that she disputed the messages are real. Guilfoyle told administration officials last week that she did not send them, according to CNN.
Wall Street Journal has reported on Guilfoyle’s questionable conduct since late September. Associated Press reported.
Its first report said she told guests at a reception that the US could undermine the Greek government if it chose to. The report also said she promoted the business interests of one Greek construction and energy company, and let its lobbyist into private diplomatic meetings. He said he would not “try people in the court of public opinion. He also said: “Let’s see what the truth is. Earlier reporting noted: On Sunday, a senior US official said Trump and Rubio were “extremely pissed off” over the reported allegations and were likely to decide on a course of action this week, after Monday’s Columbus Day holiday. Earlier reporting noted: The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, said Rubio was particularly angry.
But he added: “Of course I don’t like anybody selling access to another government official, certainly a high-level government official. And obviously, if there was something bad that happened, then people have to suffer consequences for it. He visited Athens last week, with Guilfoyle attending most, if not all, of his events. She also greeted him with a bear hug upon his arrival, as the allegations continued to surface.
Earlier reporting noted: US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are reportedly considering removing the US ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, following several reports of alleged misconduct before and during her tenure in Athens. CNN says Vice President JD Vance held back on Friday.
She asked for money in return for giving access to administration figures before she was confirmed.
I mean, I don’t know,” Trump said. “I just heard about it. Too bad. “I just heard a little bit about it. I don’t know too much, but she was always very nice. Reports say Guilfoyle took expensive gifts as ambassador.
As per CNN , Trump did not defend Guilfoyle when asked about the claims on Friday.
The Journal later reported, citing text messages, that she asked a Trump donor to pay a $100,000 credit card bill just before her confirmation hearing.
As per AP, a senior US official said Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are “extremely pissed off” by her reported conduct. The official said they would likely decide what to do this week, after Monday’s federal holiday. It said she promised him access to administration officials if he did. The reports also said that she was enraged about not being invited to a Greek-themed event at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland .
Trump is expected to decide soon. She demanded to attend and boasted about luxury travel to France with energy company executives.
