Trump confirms he is considering firing ambassador to Greece
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US President Donald Trump has confirmed that he is considering firing US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle due to an investigation into allegations of extortion of $100,000 for access to senior Trump administration officials, initiated after allegations by legal consultant Eric Deters.
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Why It Matters
Kimberly Guilfoyle was appointed US Ambassador to Greece during the Trump administration. The investigation against her is related to allegations of extortion of money for access to senior White House officials.
US President Donald Trump has confirmed that he is considering firing the US Ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle.
On Monday, the Associated Press reported that Trump and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio are considering firing Guilfoyle amid an investigation into her for allegedly extorting $100,000.
“We are looking at this issue. Yes, we are not happy,” Trump told reporters when asked whether he was really thinking about firing the ambassador.
The investigation began after legal consultant Eric Deters accused Guilfoyle of extorting $100,000 for access to senior Trump administration officials.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The US State Department will conduct an internal investigation into Kimberly Guilfoyle
Likely · Within weeks
If the allegations are true, Kimberly Guilfoyle will be fired from her post as ambassador.
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- What evidence is there against Kimberly Guilfoyle?
- Will there be a formal investigation by the State Department?
- What consequences might the ambassador's dismissal have for US-Greek relations?
