Ambassador Under Investigation for Alleged Access Payments to Trump
WHO:
Alternet - Eric Deters, a campaign donor to Trump, described Guilfoyle as “wicked” and stated she “knows plenty” about Trump-era corruption.
CNN - JD Vance expressed discomfort with anyone seeking financial gain in exchange for access to Trump administration officials.
Alternet - Jesse Binnall is Guilfoyle's attorney.
CNN - Kimberly Guilfoyle, the U.S. ambassador to Greece.
CNN - JD Vance, Vice President.
Alternet - Eric Deters, a donor and former congressional candidate.
Alternet - Ann-Marie Everitt, Guilfoyle's ethics manager.
Alternet - Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH).
Alternet - Marco Rubio, Secretary of State.
WHAT:
Alternet - Deters claimed Guilfoyle needed him to secretly pay off her $100,000 American Express bill in exchange for help with his personal tax and legal issues.
Alternet - Deters stated that Guilfoyle said she could use her influence to connect him with the new chief of the IRS and the Justice Department.
CNN - Guilfoyle's lawyer disputed the authenticity of the messages regarding the $100,000 request.
Alternet - Guilfoyle reportedly called a member of her security detail at 4 a.m. demanding more ice cubes, leading to a change in his assignment.
Alternet - Two drivers were reportedly reassigned after Guilfoyle objected to their driving decisions.
CNN - Guilfoyle allegedly sought $100,000 from Deters to pay off an American Express bill.
CNN - Guilfoyle reportedly texted Deters, "Honey please I need you to get this done for me today," ahead of her confirmation hearing.
Alternet - The Office of Inspector General at the State Department has launched a formal inquiry into Guilfoyle.
Alternet - Allegations against Guilfoyle include creating a "toxic" work environment, luxury travel, and potential ethics violations.
Alternet - Guilfoyle allegedly warned embassy employees, "F—— get it done or you're f—— fired!" on multiple occasions.
Alternet - Investigators are looking into allegations that Guilfoyle used private jets and accepted inappropriate gifts.
Alternet - Guilfoyle fired her ethics manager, Ann-Marie Everitt, over a dispute regarding funding for renovations to Jefferson House.
WHERE:
CNN - U.S. Embassy in Athens, Greece.
Alternet - Mykonos, Greece.
WHY:
Alternet - Deters expressed that the actions of Guilfoyle and others in Trump’s orbit are part of a broader pattern of exploitation and corruption.
Alternet - The inquiry into Guilfoyle was prompted by complaints about her treatment of embassy staff and requests from congressional Democrats for an investigation.
CNN - Vance expressed discomfort with anyone seeking financial gain in exchange for access to Trump administration officials.
Alternet - The inquiry was prompted by complaints about Guilfoyle's treatment of embassy staff and requests from congressional Democrats for an investigation.
HOW:
Alternet - Deters indicated that he believed Guilfoyle's actions were part of standard operating procedures within Trump’s circle, citing other individuals like Corey Lewandowski and Kristi Noem as examples.
Alternet - Investigators are looking into allegations that Guilfoyle accepted inappropriate gifts and used private jets.
CNN - Guilfoyle allegedly offered access to top administration officials in exchange for funds.
Alternet - The investigation was initiated after receiving enough complaints about Guilfoyle's conduct.
(UPDATED October 9, 2026 00:00 UTC)
Eric Deters, a campaign donor to Trump, has described Kimberly Guilfoyle as “wicked,” claiming she knows a lot about corruption during the Trump era. Deters alleged that Guilfoyle needed him to secretly pay off her $100,000 American Express bill in exchange for assistance with his personal tax and legal issues, and he mentioned that she could leverage her influence to connect him with the new chief of the IRS and the Justice Department. He expressed that Guilfoyle's actions, along with those of others in Trump’s orbit, reflect a broader pattern of exploitation and corruption, which he believes is standard operating procedure among Trump associates.
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(UPDATED October 8, 2026 18:02 UTC)
JD Vance has voiced his discomfort with anyone seeking financial gain in exchange for access to Trump administration officials. Meanwhile, Guilfoyle's attorney, Jesse Binnall, is disputing the authenticity of messages related to a $100,000 request, while Guilfoyle herself reportedly caused a stir by demanding more ice cubes from her security detail at 4 a.m., leading to a change in his assignment. This inquiry into Guilfoyle stems from complaints about her treatment of embassy staff and requests from congressional Democrats for an investigation into allegations that she accepted inappropriate gifts and utilized private jets.
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(UPDATED October 8, 2026 17:14 UTC)
The Office of Inspector General at the State Department has launched a formal inquiry into Kimberly Guilfoyle, the U.S. ambassador to Greece, amid allegations of creating a toxic work environment and seeking financial gain in exchange for access to Trump administration officials. Reports indicate that Guilfoyle allegedly requested $100,000 from donor Eric Deters to settle an American Express bill and has faced complaints about her treatment of embassy staff, including threats of termination. Additionally, investigators are examining claims that she used private jets and accepted inappropriate gifts, as well as her decision to fire ethics manager Ann-Marie Everitt over a funding dispute.