Rubio Shrugs Off Inquiry Into Guilfoyle's $100K Request

WHO:

Alternet - Kimberly Guilfoyle, former Fox News personality and U.S. Ambassador to Greece.

Alternet - Marco Rubio, Secretary of State.

Alternet - Eric Deters, former congressional candidate in Kentucky.

Alternet - Donald Trump Jr., ex-partner of Kimberly Guilfoyle.

WHAT:

Alternet - Guilfoyle reportedly needed Eric Deters to pay off her $100,000 American Express bill secretly.

Alternet - Deters stated he had already paid Guilfoyle $300,000 over several years for attending political events, but claimed, "she never came through on anything."

Alternet - Guilfoyle informed Deters that she was carrying out the interview for him, but this effort resulted in no booking.

Alternet - Tucker Carlson reacted in disbelief, stating, "A million dollars for a podcast appearance? Isn’t she the ambassador to Greece? This is completely nuts."

Alternet - Guilfoyle reportedly discussed arranging a $1 million payment for an interview on Tucker Carlson's podcast for Eric Deters, who wanted to publicize a legal case involving a doctor charged with defrauding insurers.

Alternet - Deters stated he had already paid Guilfoyle $300,000 over several years for attending political events, but claimed, "she never came through on anything."

Alternet - Guilfoyle's lawyer, Jesse Binnall, stated that Guilfoyle should be compensated for her previous speaking engagements and for supporting efforts to bring forward allegations against a doctor involved in unnecessary surgeries.

Alternet - Guilfoyle reportedly begged a Trump donor to wire $100,000 directly to her American Express account, stating, “It won’t show up anywhere if you wire money to American Express. Please.”

Alternet - Guilfoyle discussed arranging a $1 million payment for an interview on Tucker Carlson's podcast for Eric Deters, who wanted to publicize a legal case involving a doctor charged with defrauding insurers.

Alternet - Deters claimed he had already paid Guilfoyle $300,000 over several years for attending political events, but stated, "she never came through on anything."

Alternet - Guilfoyle attempted to solicit $100,000 from Deters to pay off her American Express bill.

Alternet - Guilfoyle messaged Deters, “Honey please I need you to get this done for me today. You could just send it here."

Alternet - Guilfoyle claimed she could use her influence to help Deters with personal tax and legal issues.

Alternet - Deters did not pay the requested amount, stating it would cost him his marriage.

Alternet - Guilfoyle's lawyer acknowledged the messages but disputed their authenticity.

WHERE:

Alternet - The inquiry took place while Rubio was in Greece.

Alternet - The messages were sent via Signal.

WHEN:

Alternet - Guilfoyle sent the message on July 3, 2025.

Alternet - Guilfoyle's confirmation hearing occurred on July 9, 2025.

WHY:

Alternet - Deters claimed he needed someone in the Trump administration to help with personal tax and legal issues, which prompted Guilfoyle's request for funds.

Alternet - Guilfoyle claimed she could use her influence to help Deters with his legal and tax issues, including connecting him with the new chief of the IRS and the Justice Department.

Alternet - Guilfoyle sought the funds to pay off her American Express bill and to leverage her connections for Deters' legal issues.

HOW:

Alternet - Guilfoyle communicated her requests and proposals through Signal messages, which included hundreds of exchanges regarding the financial arrangements.

Alternet - Guilfoyle used messaging via Signal to communicate her request for funds.

Alternet - Rubio responded to media inquiries by criticizing the timing and nature of the questions posed to him.

(UPDATED October 8, 2026 20:00 UTC)

Guilfoyle reportedly needed Eric Deters to secretly pay off her $100,000 American Express bill, despite Deters claiming he had already given her $300,000 over several years for attending political events, which he said she never followed through on. In a series of hundreds of Signal messages, Guilfoyle communicated her requests and proposals, including an interview that ultimately did not lead to any bookings. Tucker Carlson reacted in disbelief to the situation, questioning, "A million dollars for a podcast appearance? Isn’t she the ambassador to Greece? This is completely nuts."

(UPDATED October 8, 2026 17:11 UTC)

Guilfoyle is reportedly involved in discussions about arranging a $1 million payment for an interview on Tucker Carlson's podcast, aimed at publicizing a legal case involving a doctor accused of defrauding insurers. Eric Deters, who has already paid Guilfoyle $300,000 over several years for attending political events, claims she never delivered on her promises. Guilfoyle's lawyer argues that she deserves compensation for her previous speaking engagements and for her role in supporting allegations against the doctor, with communications about the financial arrangements taking place through hundreds of Signal messages.

(UPDATED October 8, 2026 14:04 UTC)

Guilfoyle reportedly asked a Trump donor to wire $100,000 directly to her American Express account, assuring him that it wouldn’t show up anywhere if he did so. She also discussed arranging a $1 million payment for an interview on Tucker Carlson's podcast for Eric Deters, who wanted to promote a legal case involving a doctor accused of defrauding insurers. Deters claimed he had already paid Guilfoyle $300,000 over several years for attending political events, but expressed frustration that she never delivered on any promises, despite her claims of using her influence to assist him with his legal and tax issues.

(UPDATED October 8, 2026 12:02 UTC)

Kimberly Guilfoyle, a former Fox News personality and U.S. Ambassador to Greece, reportedly attempted to solicit $100,000 from Eric Deters to cover her American Express bill, claiming she could help him with personal tax and legal issues. In messages sent via Signal, Guilfoyle urged Deters to send the money quickly, but he declined, stating it could jeopardize his marriage, while her lawyer acknowledged the messages but disputed their authenticity. The inquiry into this matter took place while Marco Rubio was in Greece, and he later criticized the timing and nature of the media questions directed at him.