Trump considers firing ambassador Guilfoyle

President Donald Trump is reportedly considering dismissing U.S. ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle following reports of alleged misconduct before and during her tenure in Athens.

Decision expected soon, officials furious

The Associated Press and CNN reported that a decision on Guilfoyle is expected soon.A senior U.S.official told the AP that Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are extremely pissed off by her reported conduct.

“extremely pissed off”

Wall Street Journal reports questionable activities

In late September, the Wall Street Journal published reports about Guilfoyle promoting a Greek construction firm, bragging about luxury trips paid for by businessmen, and asking a Trump donor to pay a one hundred thousand…

State Department inspector general investigating

The State Department's inspector general is looking into the allegations, according to the Associated Press and the Wall Street Journal. TIME reached out to the White House, State Department and Guilfoyle's lawyer for comment.

Rubio dismisses reports as unverified

When asked about the reports on October eighth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told journalists that he does not know if what they are reporting is true, saying it is not gospel just because a…

“I don't even know if what you're reporting is true. 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.”

Trump offers little defense of Guilfoyle

Trump did not defend Guilfoyle, who was in a relationship with his eldest son between two thousand eighteen and two thousand twenty-four.

“I just heard about it, too bad. I mean, I don't know. She's an ambassador. I just heard a little bit about it. I don't know too much. She was always very nice.”

Guilfoyle asked donor for credit card payment

On October seventh, the Wall Street Journal reported that Guilfoyle asked businessman and Trump donor Eric Deters to wire one hundred thousand dollars to clear her American Express credit card debt in exchange for access…

Guilfoyle disputes authenticity of messages

Guilfoyle's lawyer Jesse Binnall told the Journal that the ambassador disputes the messages' authenticity.He said Guilfoyle was paid for events before her nomination and was owed a balance for traveling to and supporting patriotic events.

Guilfoyle flew on private jets with businessmen

The Journal reported that Guilfoyle flaunted luxury trips financed by businessmen. She acknowledged flying to the January two thousand twenty-six World Economic Forum on a private jet with Aktor Group CEO Alexandros Exarchou.

Democrats call for her removal

Rep.Gregory Meeks, the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said the reports about Guilfoyle's actions were deeply concerning and suggest potentially corrupt influences on U.S.foreign policy.If found true, she should be removed.

“deeply concerning and suggest potentially corrupt influences on U.S. foreign policy”

Republican senator calls reports troubling

GOP Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso of Wyoming called the reports about Guilfoyle very troubling.

“very troubling”