Allegations of Misconduct

Issues arose when Eric Deters, a businessman and associate of Guilfoyle, alleged that she solicited him to wire $100,000 to cover her American Express bill. In exchange, she purportedly offered assistance to the Trump administration in the lead-up to her Senate confirmation hearing, which took place in July 2025.

When asked if he was considering her termination, President Trump stated, “Well, we’re looking at it. We’re not happy,” indicating the seriousness of the situation.

Responses and Reactions

Furthermore, Guilfoyle is reportedly aware of the discussions regarding her potential dismissal. Sources note she has sought legal counsel and consulted with aides within the Trump administration for guidance.

Deters claimed that during his communications with Guilfoyle, there were messages where she requested financial assistance. “Unfortunately for Kimberly Guilfoyle, at that time, at that moment in time, I didn’t have $100,000 to spare,” he remarked, adding that he would have made a poor decision had he complied with her request.

White House officials noted the authenticity of these text exchanges, which some aides within Trump’s circle found troubling.

Legal Representation and Denials

In response to these allegations, Guilfoyle’s attorney contradicted the authenticity of the text messages reported to the media. The Wall Street Journal was the first outlet to detail the controversy surrounding her actions.

Additional Conflicts of Interest

Recent reports have uncovered that Guilfoyle reportedly boasted in audio recordings about receiving financial support from Greek businessmen for her travels. Furthermore, she allegedly urged foreign governments to engage with one prominent business figure.

Background on Kimberly Guilfoyle

Kimberly Guilfoyle was appointed by President Trump as the top envoy to Greece, and her confirmation occurred in September 2025. As a prominent figure during Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s recent visit to Greece, she has remained in the public eye. However, Rubio refrained from commenting on Deters’ allegations, stating, “I’m not going to comment on a story that literally posted a few hours ago.”