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Senate Whip Says Probe Likely for Ambassador Guilfoyle Over Debt Claim

10/13/2026

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.

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