US Ambassador Guilfoyle Faces $100K Loan and Access Allegations from Donor
US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle is facing allegations from a Trump donor.
US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle is accused of asking a Trump donor to pay off her $100,000 credit card debt in exchange for access to official authorities.
Severe Allegations from the Donor
Eric Deters, a former congressional candidate and lawyer, stated that Kimberly Guilfoyle ambushed him before her Senate confirmation hearing by offering access to government officials in exchange for paying off her credit card debt.
Messages and the Quid Pro Quo Claim
Deters shared messages between himself and Guilfoyle in which he was promised access to Trump administration officials if he wired $100,000 to American Express, describing the situation as a clear quid pro quo.
Statements from Guilfoyle
Guilfoyle's lawyer, Jesse Binnall, stated that the authenticity of the messages was questionable, while arguing that a balance was owed to her for pre-nomination travels and speeches.
Secretary of State Rubio's Stance
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated at a press conference in Athens that he would not address the allegations, while reiterating his support for the embassy and leaving subsequent questions unanswered.
Congressional Investigation Requests
Democratic leaders of the House and Senate foreign relations committees demanded that Marco Rubio launch an investigation into Guilfoyle's conduct as ambassador.