Trump Weighs Firing Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle Amid Misconduct Allegations
President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are considering dismissing Kimberly Guilfoyle, the U.S. ambassador to Greece, following a series of reports alleging improper and possibly illegal conduct before and during her tenure in Athens. According to a senior U.S. official who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, both Trump and Rubio are “extremely pissed off” by Guilfoyle’s reported behavior and are expected to decide on what action to take this week after Monday’s federal holiday. The official added that Rubio was particularly angry, especially because he had visited Athens just last week and Guilfoyle attended most, if not all, of his events—even greeting him upon arrival with a bear hug as the allegations swirled.
nn
Guilfoyle, who was once engaged to Trump’s son Donald Trump Jr., has remained close to the Trump family. She has denied any wrongdoing through her lawyers. When asked by reporters at the White House whether he was considering sacking her, Trump confirmed: “We’re looking at it.” The situation escalated on Tuesday when Guilfoyle announced she was stepping down as U.S. ambassador to Greece, shortly after the White House announced it had asked for her resignation following the misconduct allegations. The reports detail improper behavior both before her confirmation and during her time as envoy in Athens.
nn
The potential dismissal comes amid a broader political context, as House Democrats are reportedly plotting an investigation blitz if they seize the majority. The allegations against Guilfoyle have drawn significant attention, with a photo by Mark Schiefelbein/POOL/AFP via Getty Images capturing her alongside Trump family members. Despite the controversy, Guilfoyle has maintained her innocence through legal representatives. The decision by Trump and Rubio is expected to be finalized in the coming days, marking a significant development in U.S. diplomatic relations with Greece.
nn
As the administration weighs its options, the outcome will likely have implications for the State Department and the president’s inner circle. Guilfoyle’s resignation or removal would be a notable fallout from the allegations, which have yet to be proven in a court of law. The White House has not issued further comments beyond confirming
Shimanta Das 
