Politics · October 9, 2026
What we know about the Kimberly Guilfoyle allegations
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Eric Deters, a Trump donor and former lawyer, has accused U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle of soliciting a $100,000 payment to cover her credit card debt in exchange for access to administration officials. The allegations, first reported by the Wall Street Journal, involve messages Deters claims were sent in July 2025. Guilfoyle's legal counsel has disputed the authenticity of the messages and suggested any requested funds might have been reimbursements for travel and speaking fees. High-ranking officials, including Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, have addressed the general ethics of such conduct while noting they lack specific details on the case.
Eric Deters, a Trump donor and former lawyer, has accused U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle of soliciting a $100,000 payment to cover her credit card debt in exchange for access to administration officials. The allegations, first reported by the Wall Street Journal, involve messages Deters claims were sent in July 2025. Guilfoyle's legal counsel has disputed the authenticity of the messages and suggested any requested funds might have been reimbursements for travel and speaking fees. High-ranking officials, including Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, have addressed the general ethics of such conduct while noting they lack specific details on the case.