The State Department’s Office of the Inspector General has opened a rare corruption probe into Guilfoyle and the embassy she leads to determine if she accepted improper gifts or favors. The investigation coincides with allegations that Guilfoyle solicited $100,000 from donor Eric Deters to pay off an American Express debt while preparing for her 2025 confirmation hearing. Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended Guilfoyle’s diplomatic performance but refused to confirm the validity of the leaked messages regarding the payments.
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New Audio of Ambassador Guilfoyle Sparks Rare State Probe
US Politics10 days ago
U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle promised an American businessman she would make him "a lot of f—ing money" if he helped her secure an invite to a dinner for Eric Trump, according to an audio recording reviewed by The Wall Street Journal. The recording, captured during the World Economic Forum in Davos this January, also features Guilfoyle boasting of luxury perks funded by Greek tycoons, including flights on a private jet with Aktor Group CEO Alexandros Exarchou and hotel stays paid for by shipping mogul Nikolas Tsakos.
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