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U.S. Ambassador to Greece Guilfoyle was reported by many media to be suspected of threatening host country officials, accepting improper gifts, and using his office influence for personal gain during his tenure, which aroused concern within the U.S. government.
China News Service, October 12. According to the Associated Press, U.S. President Trump and Secretary of State Rubio are considering firing U.S. Ambassador to Greece Guilfoyle after a series of reports accused him of inappropriate and possibly illegal behavior before and during his tenure in the position.
According to reports, a senior U.S. official said on the 11th local time that President Trump and Secretary of State Rubio were "very angry" about Guilfoyle's behavior mentioned in the report and may decide what actions to take. One official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss internal discussions, said Rubio was particularly angry.
The Wall Street Journal exposed Guilfoyle’s questionable behavior in a series of reports, including allegedly threatening host country officials, accepting improper gifts and services, and offering to use his influence within the government in exchange for paying huge credit card bills.
Rubio defended Guilfoyle after the first Wall Street Journal report was published, but has since declined to comment publicly as the allegations have mounted. On the 7th of this month, Rubio said that "our ambassador has always been an excellent ambassador here," but a related report appeared later that day. Before leaving Athens the next day, Rubio scolded reporters for asking about the allegations, saying he did not know whether they were true and would not respond if they could not be substantiated.
One official reportedly said that Rubio became "increasingly frustrated" as the number of reports grew. Another U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the State Department's inspector general was investigating the allegations.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
State Department Inspector General to complete Guilfoyle investigation and submit report
Likely · Within weeks
Trump, Rubio will decide whether to fire Guilfoyle based on findings
Likely · Within weeks

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