Guilfoyle Faces Legal Threats Amid Controversial Donations

WHO:

Alternet - Josh Huck is the successor to Kimberly Guilfoyle as U.S. Ambassador to Greece.

Alternet - Kimberly Guilfoyle, former Ambassador of the United States to Greece, and Eric Deters, the donor who accused Guilfoyle of misconduct.

NY Post - Kimberly Guilfoyle, former US Ambassador to Greece, and Eric Deters, a trained lawyer and former Trump donor.

WHAT:

Alternet - The U.S. Embassy in Greece has removed all mentions of Kimberly Guilfoyle from its website, replacing her with Josh Huck.

Alternet - Guilfoyle was asked to resign amid misconduct allegations, including asking a donor to pay her $100,000 American Express bill for access to high-ranking officials.

Alternet - Deters has officially sued Guilfoyle for defamation after alleged texts were leaked showing her asking for money.

NY Post - Deters filed a defamation lawsuit against Guilfoyle as part of a strategy to win the extradition of an alleged fraudster.

WHERE:

Alternet - The U.S. Embassy in Greece, Athens, has undergone a significant change in its online presence following Guilfoyle's departure.

Alternet - The U.S. Embassy in Greece, Athens.

Alternet - Deters filed the lawsuit in Kentucky.

WHEN:

Alternet - A permanent ambassador to Greece may not be appointed until early 2027 due to the extensive nomination and Senate confirmation process.

WHY:

Alternet - U.S. Embassy staffers described Guilfoyle's departure as "unprecedented" and expressed relief at her firing, citing her poor treatment of colleagues.

Alternet - Guilfoyle's departure was described as "unprecedented" and a relief to staff due to her alleged poor treatment of colleagues and officials.

NY Post - Deters claims his lawsuit is not extortion but a means to address the allegations against Guilfoyle.

HOW:

Alternet - Josh Huck has a long-standing resume within the State Department, having joined the U.S. Foreign Service in 2001 and holding various roles tied to different countries.

Alternet - Guilfoyle reportedly told Trump and her former colleagues that the leaked texts were curated with AI.

Alternet - The process for appointing a new ambassador involves nomination by the U.S. administration and Senate confirmation.

(UPDATED October 15, 2026 23:59 UTC)

Josh Huck has officially taken over as the U.S. Ambassador to Greece, succeeding Kimberly Guilfoyle, whose departure has led to significant changes at the U.S. Embassy in Athens. The embassy has removed all references to Guilfoyle from its website and replaced them with Huck's information, as staffers described her exit as "unprecedented" and expressed relief over her firing due to her poor treatment of colleagues. It is expected that a permanent ambassador may not be appointed until early 2027, given the lengthy nomination and Senate confirmation process.

(UPDATED October 15, 2026 23:01 UTC)

Kimberly Guilfoyle, the former U.S. Ambassador to Greece, has been asked to resign amid serious misconduct allegations, including claims that she solicited a donor to cover her $100,000 American Express bill for access to influential officials. In response, Eric Deters, a trained lawyer and former Trump donor, has filed a defamation lawsuit against Guilfoyle after leaked texts suggested she requested money, asserting that his legal action is not extortion but a necessary step to address the allegations. The process to appoint a new ambassador to Greece is expected to take time, with a permanent replacement likely not being named until early 2027 due to the lengthy nomination and Senate confirmation procedures.