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BackThe claim that confused the White House! Athens Ambassador is Trump's target: It was claimed that he wanted to pay off his debts by saying 'Dear please'
The claim that confused the White House! Athens Ambassador is Trump's target: It was claimed that he wanted to pay off his debts by saying 'Dear please'
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The claim that confused the White House! Athens Ambassador is Trump's target: It was claimed that he wanted to pay off his debts by saying 'Dear please'

WSJ scrutinized US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle's request for money from a Trump-supporting donor and her luxurious relationships with Greek business people.

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  • It was claimed that US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle asked a donor for 100 thousand dollars for her credit card debt and offered access to the names in the administration.
  • The WSJ investigation also brought up luxury travel with Greek business people.

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Why It Matters

The Wall Street Journal published that it is conducting an investigation into US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle.

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It was alleged that US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle asked for 100 thousand dollars from a Trump supporter donor and offered to provide access to senior figures in the administration in return. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that an investigation was being carried out, including Guilfoyle's luxury travels and relationships with Greek business people.

ALLEGEDLY HE ASKED FOR 100 THOUSAND DOLLARS BY SAYING "DEAR PLEASE"

Guilfoyle reached out to Trump supporter Eric Deters on July 3, 2025, days before a Senate confirmation hearing for the ambassador job, according to messages reviewed by the WSJ.

It was alleged that Guilfoyle asked Deters for $100,000 to pay off his American Express credit card debt. It was stated that he used the following expressions in his message: "Dear, please I want you to handle this for me today. You can send it here."

Deters, a lawyer in Kentucky, did not send money, stating that his marriage would be in danger if he made the payment. Deters argued that he asked Guilfoyle for help from the Trump administration on his personal tax and legal issues, but did not receive the results he expected.

According to the correspondence, Deters requested that the problem he had with the tax office be resolved and that an attempt be made to extradite a doctor accused of fraud from Pakistan. It was alleged that Guilfoyle said he could reach the Department of Justice, FBI and Tax Office executives.

It was also claimed that Guilfoyle, worried that the correspondence would be revealed, sent the message to Deters, "Stop writing, you will cost me my embassy."

GUILFOYLE'S LAWYER REJECTS THE ALLEGATIONS

Guilfoyle's attorney, Jesse Binnall, disputed the authenticity of the messages. Binnall argued that the money requested was related to unpaid fees for speeches and events held before his ambassadorial duties.

Deters stated that he did not owe anything to Guilfoyle. An unnamed FBI spokesman said Guilfoyle did not lobby FBI Director Kash Patel.

LUXURY TRAVELS WITH GREEK BUSINESS PEOPLE ARE ALSO ON THE AGENDA

In the audio recordings published by WSJ, it was stated that Guilfoyle described his private jet trips and luxury accommodations with Greek business people.

According to the record reviewed by the newspaper, Guilfoyle went to the World Economic Forum held in Davos, Switzerland, in a private plane with Alexandros Exarchou, the Chief Executive of the Greek construction company Aktor Group, in January 2026. The ambassador was quoted as referring to Exarchou as "my man" in the recording.

The WSJ previously reported that Guilfoyle was trying to improve business relations with governments in Balkan countries for Exarchou's company. The company's lawyers rejected the allegation that the ambassador improperly supported business interests.

Another person with whom Guilfoyle had a close relationship was Greek shipowner Nikolas Tsakos. The ambassador described his relationship with Tsakos with the following words:

"I see Nikos every day. I fly to Paris with him. I'm with him for a week... He loves me. My dear, I spent Christmas with him. New Year's. Understand? Gstaad. I mean everywhere."

According to sources speaking to the newspaper, Tsakos also covered the cost of Guilfoyle's accommodation at the Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris.

IT WAS ALLEGED THAT TRUMP AND RUBIO REACTED

WSJ wrote that the allegations against Guilfoyle caused discomfort in the Trump administration. A senior US official claimed that President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio were "extremely angry" about the developments.

In response to journalists' questions, Trump said, "I just heard about this. It's a shame. I mean, I don't know. I just heard a little bit. I don't know much, but he was always very kind."

US Vice President JD Vance stated that the allegations should be investigated and said, "These are accusations. Let's see what the truth is. And frankly, if something bad happened, then people will have to bear the consequences."

What to Watch

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  • Allegations of official investigation against Guilfoyle will be evaluated

    Likely · Within weeks

Open Questions

  • Will there be a formal investigation into Guilfoyle?
  • What will the Trump administration decide about the ambassador?

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