President Donald Trump is considering dismissing Kimberly Guilfoyle, the US ambassador to Greece, due to allegations of misconduct in Athens, which she denies. Reports suggest Guilfoyle asked a Trump donor to cover her credit card bill in exchange for access to the administration, a claim her lawyers refute, stating she was owed money for previous work. Guilfoyle, a former Fox News host and ex-wife of California Governor Gavin Newsom, was appointed ambassador in December 2024. Text messages and audio recordings allegedly show her requesting money and boasting about connections with Greek business tycoons. Democrats are urging an investigation into her conduct, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio is reportedly displeased with the situation. Guilfoyle, who was engaged to Donald Trump Jr., has a background in law and media and joined the Trump campaign after leaving broadcasting in 2018.
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Trump says Kimberly Guilfoyle could be fired as Greece envoy after alleged misconduct
