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Exclusive: House Democrats ask Kimberly Guilfoyle for records related to alleged pay-to-play scheme
PBS • • general
Key Points:
- House Oversight Committee Democrats have requested U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle's financial records and communications following allegations of a pay-for-play scheme involving payments from a Trump supporter.
- Reports indicate Guilfoyle asked donor Eric Deters for $100,000 to cover her credit card bill before her confirmation hearing and promised him access to the Trump administration in exchange for up to $1 million.
- Deters claims Guilfoyle failed to deliver on promises to connect him with the Justice Department and IRS despite paying her $300,000; Guilfoyle's attorney disputes the authenticity of these communications.
- Rep. Robert Garcia expressed concerns about corruption and national security risks, setting an Oct. 22 deadline for Guilfoyle to provide related documents, including communications with Trump officials.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised Guilfoyle's performance but declined to comment on the allegations, while top Democrats have called for a formal investigation into her conduct.
