U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle faces a likely Senate investigation after a Wall Street Journal report alleged she asked a top donor to President Donald Trump to pay off $100,000 in personal credit card debt. Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso, R-Wyo., stated on CBS News’ "Face the Nation" that the reports are "very troubling" and "concerning." He predicted an investigation would follow, assuming the State Department would lead it while the Senate Foreign Relations Committee maintains oversight. Fox News Digital reached out to the State Department and Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, the top Republican on the committee, regarding the potential probe.
The specific allegation claims Guilfoyle solicited Eric Deters, a Trump donor, to pay her $100,000 American Express bill directly to the credit card company before her confirmation. The report alleged she urged him not to leave a paper trail and offered assistance in gaining access to senior administration officials in exchange. Deters stated he never made the payment.
Guilfoyle was confirmed by the Senate last year for the post in Athens. She had been engaged to Donald Trump Jr. until they publicly split in 2024. These new claims add to existing scrutiny of her conduct in Greece and speculation that her tenure may end soon. The State Department’s Office of Inspector General has already opened a separate probe into Guilfoyle for previous alleged misconduct. The Daily Mail reported that this ongoing investigation covers her luxury lifestyle in Greece, including allegations of staff mistreatment, substance abuse, ties to an energy and construction company, and improper gift acceptance.
The Associated Press reported Sunday that President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are reportedly furious over Guilfoyle’s alleged actions and are considering removing her from her post, citing a senior U.S. official. Rubio pushed back against the reporting shortly after the Wall Street Journal published its allegations. He told reporters that just because a source provides information does not make it absolute truth, stating, "It’s not the gospel for me. That’s not the way we do things."