Trump Says He Is ‘Looking At’ Firing Greece Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle Amid Misconduct Allegations

President Donald Trump said Monday that his administration is “looking at” removing Kimberly Guilfoyle as U.S. ambassador to Greece, signaling that one of his most prominent political allies could lose her post amid a widening set of misconduct allegations and an inspector general review.

“Well, we’re looking at it,” Trump told reporters before departing for a campaign rally in Ohio, when asked whether he was weighing her dismissal. “We’re not happy.”

The remarks followed an Associated Press report on Sunday, citing a senior U.S. official, that Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio were angered by Guilfoyle’s reported conduct and were likely to decide on her future this week.

A month of damaging reports

The controversy began in late September, when The Wall Street Journal published the first of several reports on Guilfoyle’s activities in Athens. The paper reported that she promoted the Greek construction company Aktor Group to governments across the Balkans and allowed the firm’s lobbyist to attend diplomatic meetings. Aktor’s lawyers have denied that she acted improperly.

On Oct. 7, the Journal reported on text messages in which Guilfoyle allegedly asked Trump donor and businessman Eric Deters to wire $100,000 to cover an American Express balance shortly before her July 2025 Senate confirmation hearing, in exchange for help reaching the administration. Deters has said he never sent the money and has described the request as “pay-to-play.” CBS News reported that White House officials were told the messages were authentic.

A further Journal report over the weekend described an audio recording in which Guilfoyle reportedly spoke about luxury travel paid for by Greek businessmen, including a private-jet trip to the World Economic Forum in January.

Guilfoyle denies wrongdoing

Guilfoyle’s attorneys have denied any misconduct. Her lawyer, Jesse Binnall, has disputed the authenticity of the Deters messages and said any money owed related to earlier, unpaid appearances at political events. A U.S. Embassy spokesperson in Athens said the ambassador has “faithfully followed State Department ethics and gift reporting guidelines.”

According to CBS News, Guilfoyle is aware that her job is in jeopardy and has been consulting her lawyer and seeking advice from administration aides. The State Department’s Office of the Inspector General is reviewing the allegations, according to NBC News and other outlets.

Pressure from both parties

Democrats have pressed for answers for weeks. Rep. Gregory Meeks of New York, the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said the reports “suggest potentially corrupt influences on U.S. foreign policy,” while Rep. Robert Garcia of California, ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, has requested her financial and communications records.

Some Republicans have voiced concern as well. Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso of Wyoming called the reports “very troubling” and said the Senate Foreign Relations Committee would exercise oversight.

A close Trump ally

Guilfoyle, 57, is a former San Francisco prosecutor and Fox News host who was engaged to Donald Trump Jr. until 2024 and was a leading fundraiser for Trump’s campaigns. She was confirmed in September 2025 as the first woman to serve as U.S. ambassador to Greece.

Rubio, who appeared alongside Guilfoyle during a visit to Athens last week, has declined to comment publicly on the allegations. No decision on her status had been announced as of Monday night in Washington.

Update — October 13, 2026

White House press secretary Katie Zacharia confirmed Tuesday that the administration has asked Guilfoyle to step down. “We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign. She has been a wonderful asset to the team and we wish her well,” Zacharia said at her first briefing from the White House podium.

The announcement came a day after Trump told reporters his administration was “looking at” removing her. It was not immediately clear whether Guilfoyle had formally submitted her resignation. Her lawyers have continued to deny any wrongdoing.

Additional reporting: The Associated Press; CNBC; Fox News.