Politics · October 8, 2026
Kimberly Guilfoyle allegedly asked businessman for $100,000 wire transfer
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Kimberly Guilfoyle, currently serving as the U.S. ambassador to Greece, is facing allegations that she requested a $100,000 payment from donor Eric Deters to pay off her American Express credit card bill. The reports suggest she promised Deters 'ride or die' access to the Trump administration in exchange for the wire transfer. While Guilfoyle's legal team disputes the authenticity of the messages, claiming she was owed money for past travel and speaking fees, Democratic lawmakers have called for investigations into potential quid pro quo and conflicts of interest. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance have declined to comment specifically on the details of the allegations.
Kimberly Guilfoyle, currently serving as the U.S. ambassador to Greece, is facing allegations that she requested a $100,000 payment from donor Eric Deters to pay off her American Express credit card bill. The reports suggest she promised Deters 'ride or die' access to the Trump administration in exchange for the wire transfer. While Guilfoyle's legal team disputes the authenticity of the messages, claiming she was owed money for past travel and speaking fees, Democratic lawmakers have called for investigations into potential quid pro quo and conflicts of interest. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance have declined to comment specifically on the details of the allegations.