Trump and Rubio weigh firing Kimberly Guilfoyle after reports of improper conduct
AI Image

Trump and Rubio weigh firing Kimberly Guilfoyle after reports of improper conduct

The Guardian • • general

Key Points:

  • US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle faces potential dismissal by Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio following reports of improper and possibly illegal conduct during her tenure in Athens.
  • Reports by the Wall Street Journal allege Guilfoyle threatened a host country official, accepted improper gifts, and offered influence in exchange for paying a large credit card bill, prompting frustration from Rubio who recently visited Athens.
  • The State Department's inspector general is reportedly looking into the allegations, though it is unclear if a formal investigation has commenced; meanwhile, top Democrats in Congress have called for an official inquiry.
  • Guilfoyle has not publicly addressed the allegations, with her lawyer denying wrongdoing and the US embassy in Athens showing tacit support, while Rubio has defended her but expressed growing frustration with the media coverage.
  • Guilfoyle, a former Fox News host and ex-fiancée of Donald Trump Jr., has been accused of promoting private business interests and exhibiting inappropriate behavior for a US ambassador, further complicating her position.

Trending Business

Trending Technology

Trending Health