Kimberly Guilfoyle rejects accusations that she offered access to Trump administration officials in exchange for money

U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle denies allegations of alleged misconduct and says the $100,000 requested from a donor represented payment for an outstanding invoice, not a condition for access to Trump administration officials.

In a statement sent by her New York attorneys, Guilfoyle denied information published by the Wall Street Journal about her activities before and after her appointment in Athens. According to the publication, she allegedly asked donor and Donald Trump supporter Eric Deters to pay the sum before her confirmation hearing, suggesting that she could facilitate meetings with administration officials.

Guilfoyle’s attorneys, however, say that Deters owed her approximately $150,000 for speeches and consulting services provided in 2024 and early 2025. They say he had signed a $200,000 contract with the agency representing Guilfoyle but had not paid for the services in full.

The ambassador’s attorneys also rejected reports about her travel and said that she had followed State Department rules on the use of private aircraft, ethics, gifts and reporting. The WSJ also reported that Guilfoyle had boasted in Davos about her relationships with two Greek magnates who allegedly financed her travels.

The information has prompted reactions in Washington. The Associated Press reported that Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are considering dismissing the ambassador, with a decision possible this week.