President Donald Trump on Monday confirmed that he is considering removing Kimberly Guilfoyle from her post as U.S. ambassador to Greece, telling reporters on the White House South Lawn that her tenure is under review amid a cascade of misconduct allegations.
"Well, we're looking at it. Yeah, we're not happy," Trump said when asked about the possibility of firing Guilfoyle, according to The Hill.
The controversy intensified last week when The Wall Street Journal reported that Guilfoyle asked Trump donor Eric Deters to cover a $100,000 credit card bill and directed him to wire the funds to avoid creating a paper trail. The Associated Press followed on Sunday with reporting that Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio were weighing whether to terminate Guilfoyle, a former Fox News personality and onetime fiancée of Donald Trump Jr.
Over the weekend, The Journal also revealed that senior administration officials were actively discussing Guilfoyle's future and that a decision from the president could come soon. The paper detailed fresh allegations that a wealthy Greek businessman helped bankroll her luxury travel while she used her diplomatic position to advance his commercial interests—a potential ethics violation that has drawn scrutiny from both parties.
Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) called the reports "troubling" during an appearance on CBS News' "Face the Nation" on Sunday. "Well, what we've seen in the reports is very troubling. It's concerning. And I'm sure there's going to be an investigation. I would assume the State Department would be conducting that," Barrasso said.
He added that the Senate Foreign Relations Committee would exercise oversight. "But I think the public has a right to know what was—what is found, and it is quite a bit of concern," he continued.
The allegations have sparked bipartisan backlash, with Democrats and Republicans alike demanding answers. The reports of cash-for-access texts have only heightened the pressure on Guilfoyle, as detailed in our coverage of the ambassador's financial entanglements.
Trump's comments mark the first time he has publicly acknowledged the possibility of firing Guilfoyle, a move that would be a rare rebuke of a prominent ally. The president has faced similar controversies in the past, including when he attacked political opponents over legal issues, but the Guilfoyle case carries distinct diplomatic and ethical implications.
As the administration weighs its options, the State Department and congressional committees are expected to probe the allegations further. The outcome could shape how the White House handles future misconduct claims against its appointees, particularly as Trump ramps up his political travel ahead of the midterms.
