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Kimberly Guilfoyle Faces Defamation Lawsuit
Kimberly Guilfoyle's diplomatic troubles escalate as Trump donor sues over alleged $100,000 payment request.
In brief
Kimberly Guilfoyle's diplomatic troubles escalate as Trump donor sues over alleged $100,000 payment request. Kimberly Guilfoyle faces defamation lawsuit from Trump donor Eric Deters who claims she asked for $100,000 payment in exchange for helping fugitive Atiq Durrani. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Defamation Lawsuit Filed
Eric Deters filed defamation and false-light invasion of privacy claims against Kimberly Guilfoyle and her attorneys in Kentucky's Kenton Circuit Court.
“deters filed suit against guilfoyle and attorneys jesse binnall and david m schwartz in kenton circuit court on thursday”
Alleged $100,000 Payment Request
Deters claims Guilfoyle asked for $100,000 payment toward his American Express account in July 2025 before her Senate confirmation hearing.
“guilfoyle asked him in july 2025 to pay one hundred thousand dollars toward her american express account”
White House Resignation Order
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia announced Guilfoyle had been asked to resign after reports about her dealings with Deters.
“we have asked ambassador guilfoyle to resign she has been a wonderful asset to the team and we wish her well”
Guilfoyle Denies Wrongdoing
Guilfoyle denied wrongdoing and stated she would vigorously defend her name and reputation after her resignation.
“these allegations are false and i intend to vigorously defend my name my reputation and my integrity”
Deters Threatens Recording Release
Deters posted a video threatening to release a 16-minute phone recording containing 'damaging information' about Guilfoyle by end of Friday.
“by the end of tomorrow i am going to play for you a phone recording that is the most explosive most devastating information about kimberly guilfoyle to date”
Deters Claims Administration Impact
Deters warned the recording could 'bring down the entire Trump administration' and end the JD Vance/Marco Rubio ticket.
“this might just bring down the entire trump administration it may end the jd vance marco rubio ticket”
What to remember
Kimberly Guilfoyle faces defamation lawsuit from Trump donor Eric Deters who claims she asked for $100,000 payment in exchange for helping fugitive Atiq Durrani.
