Trump Furious Over Misconduct Allegations, Mulls Guilfoyle's Fate

WHO:

Alternet - President Donald Trump, Kimberly Guilfoyle, Marco Rubio, Eric Deters

TMZ - President Trump, Marco Rubio, Kimberly Guilfoyle

WHAT:

Alternet - Trump is considering firing Guilfoyle due to misconduct allegations.

Alternet - Guilfoyle is facing pay-to-play allegations from donor Eric Deters, who claims she attempted to extort him to pay off her $100,000 American Express bill.

Alternet - Deters stated he paid Guilfoyle approximately $300,000 over several years and sought her assistance with the Justice Department and IRS.

Alternet - House Oversight Democrats have requested financial records and communications related to the alleged pay-for-play arrangement.

Alternet - Guilfoyle was paid $60,000 for announcing Donald Trump Jr. during the January 6, 2021 rally.

WHERE:

Alternet - Greece, specifically referencing the U.S. embassy in Athens.

WHEN:

Alternet - Allegations first surfaced last month.

Alternet - Guilfoyle's comments at a reception regarding undermining the Greek government were reported by the Wall Street Journal.

WHY:

Alternet - Trump and Rubio are reportedly "extremely pi—ed off" about the scandal involving Guilfoyle.

HOW:

Alternet - The inspector general is looking into the allegations against Guilfoyle.

(UPDATED October 11, 2026 22:58 UTC)

President Trump is reportedly considering firing Kimberly Guilfoyle amid misconduct allegations, including claims that she attempted to extort donor Eric Deters to pay off her $100,000 American Express bill. Deters has stated that he paid Guilfoyle approximately $300,000 over several years and is seeking assistance from her regarding the Justice Department and IRS, prompting House Oversight Democrats to request related financial records. The inspector general is now investigating these allegations, which have left both Trump and Marco Rubio "extremely pi—ed off."