Guilfoyle Controversy Tests U.S.-Greece Ties

President Donald Trump said he is “not happy” with Kimberly Guilfoyle and is considering whether to remove her as U.S. ambassador to Greece. He made the comments at the White House after The Wall Street Journal published several articles scrutinizing Guilfoyle’s conduct before and after her appointment. Asked whether he was weighing firing her, Trump said, “we’re looking at it,” adding, “we’re not happy.” The White House had not announced a decision, and CNBC said it had requested comment from Guilfoyle’s attorney. The coverage describes allegations involving Guilfoyle’s promotion of U.S. natural gas deals in Eastern Europe. A Sept. 25 Journal article reported that she encouraged people approached in connection with the effort to work with Aktor Group, a Greek construction company that had entered the gas business with a Greek state-backed energy company. The article also described frequent travel with Christos Marafatsos, a lobbyist for Aktor, who reportedly accompanied her to meetings at her ambassadorial residence and with regional government officials. A second Journal article, published Oct. 7, reported that Guilfoyle allegedly asked Trump donor Eric Deters in July 2025 for $100,000, described as payment for an American Express bill, ahead of her Senate confirmation hearing. Her lawyer told the newspaper that Deters owed her for travel and support connected to speaking events where she had been hired. A further report said Guilfoyle had spoken at the January 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos about ties to two Greek tycoons who were allegedly financing her expensive international travel. Guilfoyle’s lawyers denied wrongdoing. They said the money sought from Deters was payment for public appearances and speaking engagements that predated her nomination and had not been paid. They also denied impropriety over private-plane travel, saying she sought and followed State Department guidance and travel regulations. Guilfoyle is a former Fox News personality and was previously engaged to Donald Trump Jr., the president’s eldest son.

US President Donald Trump said he is “looking into” the continued appointment of Kimberly Guilfoyle as US ambassador to Greece and that the administration is “not satisfied.” Trump is expected to decide soon whether she will remain in the post. US media reports say he and Secretary of State Marco Rubio may discuss the matter this week, following allegations about Guilfoyle’s conduct and a series of reports by The Wall Street Journal. The reports describe alleged ethics and procedural violations, including a threat against an official in Greece, acceptance of inappropriate gifts and services, and an offer to use her influence in the administration in exchange for settling a large credit-card bill. A senior US official was quoted as saying Trump and Rubio were “extremely outraged” and likely to decide on next steps within the week, after the Columbus Day public holiday. Guilfoyle, a former prosecutor and Fox News host who became a prominent figure in the MAGA movement, has rejected the accusations through her lawyers. The allegations were made by US businessman and former political candidate Eric Deters. Guilfoyle’s response is that Deters owes her about $150,000 for speeches and consultancy work. Her team also says she previously rejected his proposal to pay her $1 million to promote a personal court case while she worked in broadcasting. Regarding allegations of improper gifts and private air travel, her team says the ambassador followed the relevant request and approval procedures within the US State Department and denies any ethics or rules violations. The article presents the claims and responses as a developing political and diplomatic controversy; it does not report that Trump has made a final decision about Guilfoyle’s position.

France 24’s Spotlight segment examines how Greece is seeking to strengthen its position in relations with the United States under President Donald Trump. François Picard speaks with Petros Konstantinidis, a financial and investigative reporter for the Greek newspaper TA NEA, who characterizes the changing relationship as “lifestyle diplomacy” and describes it as shaped by spectacle as well as strategic interests. The segment’s framing connects controversy surrounding US ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle—identified in the article as Donald Trump Jr.’s former fiancée—with wider concerns about diplomatic appearances, alleged political interference, and the increasingly transactional character of geopolitical partnerships. It presents Athens as aiming to become Washington’s most reliable ally in the region, while also pursuing its own interests and calculating the costs and benefits of closer ties. Economic and security considerations are central to the description. The discussion points to American energy investment, multibillion-dollar arms purchases, and Greece’s ambition to serve as a regional energy hub. These developments are presented as part of a broader reshaping of Greek foreign policy, in which economic vulnerability and strategic calculation intersect. The segment raises questions about how much room Greece has to maneuver when seeking privileged access to Washington, and whether closer cooperation compromises national sovereignty or changes the meaning of diplomacy. The supplied article is a short program introduction rather than a full transcript, so it outlines these themes without providing detailed answers or further evidence about the allegations or specific policy decisions.