Kimberly Guilfoyle Seeks $100K From Trump Donor Before Ambassadorship
WHO:
NBC News - Democrats are calling for Ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, to be removed.
TMZ - Trump donor Eric Deters described Kimberly Guilfoyle as a "grifter" who "doesn't deliver."
NY Post - Guilfoyle is referred to as "now Trump's Ambassador to Greece."
TMZ - Kimberly Guilfoyle, a Trump associate, is involved in the story.
NY Post - Kimberly Guilfoyle is referred to as Trump's Ambassador to Greece.
WHAT:
Alternet - Guilfoyle reportedly texted Deters on July 3, 2025, stating, "Honey please I need you to get this done for me today," along with a PDF containing bill payment instructions from American Express.
Alternet - Guilfoyle's confirmation as U.S. Ambassador to Greece was confirmed by the Senate on September 18, 2025.
ABC News - Trump donor Eric Deters stated, "absolutely," when asked if he thought Guilfoyle was asking for the payment in exchange for something.
CBS News - Guilfoyle allegedly asked a businessman for a $100,000 wire transfer to pay off her credit card bill.
NBC News - Guilfoyle's attorney disputes the authenticity of the text messages that the donor claims are from her.
CBS News - White House officials were informed that the text messages between Kimberly Guilfoyle and Eric Deters were real, according to sources.
TMZ - Deters stated that Guilfoyle asked him to secretly pay off her six-figure American Express bill.
Drudge Report - Guilfoyle allegedly "begged" the donor for the $100,000 payment.
TMZ - Guilfoyle allegedly asked a major Trump donor to pay her $100,000 American Express bill.
NY Post - Guilfoyle reportedly texted the donor, "Honey please I need you to get this done today."
WHERE:
TMZ - The context involves a Congressional hearing for Guilfoyle's confirmation as U.S. Ambassador to Greece.
WHEN:
NY Post - The request for payment was made ahead of her confirmation hearing.
WHY:
Alternet - Congressional Democrats are investigating claims that Guilfoyle suggested the U.S. could undermine the Greek government and promoted the interests of a specific Greek construction and energy company.
NBC News - The call for Guilfoyle's removal follows accusations from a Trump donor regarding her request for $100,000.
TMZ - Deters criticized Guilfoyle's request, implying it was indicative of her character and reliability.
TMZ - The motivation behind the request was to settle her American Express bill before the Congressional hearing.
HOW:
NY Post - Guilfoyle communicated her request through a text message to the Trump donor.
(UPDATED October 9, 2026 13:10 UTC)
Guilfoyle's confirmation as U.S. Ambassador to Greece was approved by the Senate on September 18, 2025. However, Congressional Democrats are now investigating claims that she suggested the U.S. could undermine the Greek government while promoting the interests of a specific Greek construction and energy company. In a related development, Guilfoyle reportedly texted Deters on July 3, 2025, asking for urgent assistance with bill payment instructions from American Express.
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(UPDATED October 9, 2026 11:59 UTC)
In a recent interview with ABC News, Trump donor Eric Deters responded with an emphatic "absolutely" when asked if he believed that Guilfoyle was seeking payment in exchange for something. This statement has sparked discussions about the implications of such a claim. Deters' comments highlight the ongoing scrutiny surrounding financial exchanges in political circles.
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(UPDATED October 9, 2026 02:16 UTC)
Guilfoyle is facing allegations that she requested a businessman to send a wire transfer of $100,000 to help cover her credit card bill. This claim was reported by CBS News. The timing of the request has raised eyebrows and sparked discussions about the implications.
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(UPDATED October 9, 2026 01:33 UTC)
Democrats are pushing for the removal of Ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, following accusations from a Trump donor about her soliciting $100,000. While Guilfoyle's attorney disputes the authenticity of the text messages allegedly exchanged between her and Eric Deters, sources indicate that White House officials have been informed that these messages are indeed real. The situation has sparked significant controversy, leading to calls for her dismissal from the ambassadorial position.
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(UPDATED October 8, 2026 21:03 UTC)
Trump donor Eric Deters has publicly criticized Kimberly Guilfoyle, calling her a "grifter" who "doesn't deliver." He claims that Guilfoyle asked him to secretly pay off her six-figure American Express bill, which he found troubling. Deters implied that this request reflects poorly on her character and reliability.
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(UPDATED October 8, 2026 18:02 UTC)
Guilfoyle is now referred to as Trump's Ambassador to Greece, according to the New York Post. Reports from the Drudge Report indicate that she allegedly begged a donor for a payment of $100,000. This development has drawn attention as it highlights the ongoing connections between Trump and his associates.
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(UPDATED October 8, 2026 17:13 UTC)
Kimberly Guilfoyle, who is associated with Trump and referred to as his Ambassador to Greece, is in the spotlight for allegedly asking a major Trump donor to cover her $100,000 American Express bill. Ahead of her confirmation hearing, she reportedly texted the donor, saying, "Honey please I need you to get this done today." This request was made in an effort to settle her bill before the Congressional hearing.