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Marco Rubio snaps at reporters over Kimberly Guilfoyle probe
Rubio fires at reporters after Daily Mail reveals State Department probe into US ambassador's activities.
In brief
Rubio fires at reporters after Daily Mail reveals State Department probe into US ambassador's activities. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio snapped at reporters after a Daily Mail exclusive reported a State Department investigation into US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle's potential misconduct. Originally…
Rubio snaps at reporters
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio snapped at reporters after a Daily Mail exclusive revealed a State Department Office of Inspector General investigation into US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle.
Rubio rejects media's 'gospel'
Rubio said, 'I don't even know what's true or not true.' He claimed the media treats reports as 'gospel' when they are not.
“I'm not playing this game with you,' Rubio fired back. 'I don't even know what's true or not true.'”
Rubio criticizes media reaction
Rubio stated the media 'walks around thinking that because some source told you something and you reported it, it's the gospel.'
“You guys somehow walk around thinking that because some source told you something and you reported it, it's the gospel. It's not the gospel. It's not the gospel for me.”
Rubio calls media process 'wrong'
Rubio claimed the line of questioning is 'not the way this process works' and that the media should not respond to stories without advance warning.
“I know the game,' Rubio said, claiming that the line of questioning is 'not the way this process works.'”
Rubio refuses to comment on story
Rubio said he would not comment on a story that 'literally posted a few hours ago' without having time to review it.
“So I'm not going to comment on a story that literally posted a few hours ago,' he added.”
Vance faces similar questions
Vice President JD Vance was pressed by CBS News about allegations of a US ambassador asking for personal debt payoffs in exchange for government access.
“Obviously I don't love that,' Vance admitted.”
Vance declines to confirm details
Vance said he would not confirm details before a full review of the facts, stating that 'context matters' in this case.
“What I find with these stories is that you never want to comment in a purely abstract way because a lot of times the details really matter, and the details and the context inform the reality of the situation,' Vance noted.”
Five sources confirm probe
Five sources confirmed to the Daily Mail that a formal Department of State Office of Inspector General (OIG) probe has been opened into Kimberly Guilfoyle.
“Five sources confirmed to the Daily Mail that a formal Department of State Office of Inspector General (OIG) probe has been opened into Guilfoyle, 57, and her US embassy in Athens.”
Probe investigates misconduct
The probe looks into allegations surrounding Guilfoyle's potential substance abuse, use of private planes and helicopters, and improper gift acceptance.
“Three sources say the IG is looking into allegations surrounding Guilfoyle's potential substance abuse, use of private planes and helicopters, close relationship with an energy and construction company, improper gift acceptance and more.”
Guilfoyle's lawyer declines comment
Guilfoyle's lawyer Jesse Binnall declined to comment on the probe, stating the ambassador won't comment on 'internal matters' as a 'standard policy.'
“Guilfoyle's lawyer Jesse Binnall declined to comment on the probe when asked prior, telling the Daily Mail that the ambassador won't comment on 'internal matters' as a 'standard policy.'”
Guilfoyle's lawyer states no wrongdoing
Guilfoyle's lawyer stated any implication of wrongdoing by the ambassador is 'unsupported' and referred to the State Department OIG.
“Any implication of wrongdoing by the Ambassador is unsupported,' he added and referred the Daily Mail to the State Department OIG.”
At a glance
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio snapped at reporters after a Daily Mail exclusive reported a State Department investigation into US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle's potential misconduct.
