Trump and Rubio Weigh Firing Kimberly Guilfoyle After Reports of Improper Conduct
Senior official says president and US secretary of state are ‘extremely pissed off’ by conduct of US envoy to Greece
TL;DR
- US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle is facing potential dismissal after a series of reports alleging improper conduct.
- President Trump and Secretary of State Rubio are reportedly angered by the allegations and are considering action.
- Reports include threats to a host country official, accepting improper gifts, and offering to use influence for personal financial gain.
- The State Department's inspector general is looking into the allegations, though a formal investigation is unconfirmed.
- Democratic lawmakers have requested an investigation into Guilfoyle's conduct.
- The Wall Street Journal has published multiple reports detailing questionable actions by Guilfoyle.
- Guilfoyle's lawyer denies wrongdoing, and the US embassy in Athens has expressed tacit support.