# Trump and Rubio weigh firing US ambassador over misconduct claims

> Trump and Rubio consider removing Greek ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle amid $100,000 credit card allegations.
- Title: Trump and Rubio weigh firing US ambassador over misconduct…
- Summary: Trump and Rubio consider removing Greek ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle amid $100,000 credit card allegations. President Trump and Secretary of State Marco…
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- Source: Straight Arrow — https://san.com/cc/trump-rubio-consider-firing-us-ambassador-kimberly-guilfoyle-amid-misconduct-allegations-report
- Published: 2026-10-12T12:30:00+00:00
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- Topics: kimberly guilfoyle, trump administration, marco rubio, state department, donald trump, greece, donor, credit card, misconduct allegations, ambassador, us ambassador, trump jr
## Trump and Rubio consider firing US ambassador
President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are reportedly considering removing U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle amid misconduct allegations.
## Allegations include $100,000 credit card bill
Guilfoyle allegedly asked donor Eric Deters to cover a $100,000 credit card bill in exchange for access to senior administration officials.
## Guilfoyle denies wrongdoing
Guilfoyle denies wrongdoing, stating the $100,000 was money she was owed for public appearances, not a payment in exchange for political access.
## Guilfoyle's lawyers dispute claims
Her attorneys dispute the account involving Deters, saying the $100,000 was money she was owed for public appearances, not a payment in exchange for political access.
## Guilfoyle denies improper use of aircraft
Her attorneys also rejected allegations involving Guilfoyle’s use of private aircraft, saying she followed State Department travel regulations before every trip.
## Senate Majority Whip calls allegations troubling
Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso, R-Wyo., expressed concern over the allegations during an appearance on CBS’s 'Face the Nation.'
## Barrasso expects investigation
Barrasso said the Senate Foreign Relations Committee would exercise oversight and that the public has a right to know what investigators find.
## State Department inspector general reviewing
The State Department’s inspector general is already reviewing the allegations, though it’s unclear whether a formal investigation has been opened.
## Trump and Rubio 'extremely pissed off'
A senior U.S. official told AP that Trump and Rubio are 'extremely pissed off' over the allegations and could decide Guilfoyle’s future later this week.
## Guilfoyle previously engaged to Trump Jr.
Guilfoyle was previously engaged to Donald Trump Jr. and denies wrongdoing in the allegations.
## Allegations include threats to Greek officials
Guilfoyle faces accusations of threatening a Greek official and accepting improper gifts and services.
## Guilfoyle's attorneys reject allegations
Her attorneys rejected allegations involving Guilfoyle’s use of private aircraft, saying she followed State Department guidance and travel regulations before every trip.
## Trump and Rubio may act this week
Trump and Rubio could decide on action later this week after the Columbus Day holiday.
## Key takeaway

President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are reportedly considering firing U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle after misconduct allegations involving a $100,000 credit card bill.