AP report: Trump, Rubio weigh firing Kimberly Guilfoyle after mounting reports of improper conduct

Key Points:

• The Wall Street Journal has reported multiple allegations against Kimberly Guilfoyle, including threatening a host country official, accepting improper gifts, and offering influence in exchange for paying a large credit card bill.
• Guilfoyle’s lawyers deny any wrongdoing, stating the funds sought were for unpaid public appearances predating her ambassador nomination, and assert she complied with State Department travel regulations.
• Senator Marco Rubio, who initially defended Guilfoyle, has grown frustrated with the reports and declined to confirm their accuracy when questioned by journalists.
• The State Department’s inspector general is reportedly reviewing the allegations, though it is unclear if a formal investigation has commenced; meanwhile, top Democrats in Congress have called for an inquiry.
• Guilfoyle, a former Fox News host and ex-fiancée of Donald Trump Jr., has been accused of undermining the Greek government, promoting certain business interests, and exhibiting inappropriate conduct while serving as U.S. ambassador to Greece.