Trump says he is “looking at” firing ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle
Trump said on Monday he is “looking at” firing Kimberly Guilfoyle, the U.S. ambassador to Greece, adding “We’re not happy,” CBS News, NBC News, ABC News, The Washington Post and The New York Times reported. A Trump donor alleged she asked him to pay $100,000 toward her credit card debt shortly before her Senate confirmation hearing, NBC and CBS reported. The AP reported that Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio were weighing a firing. Her lawyers denied wrongdoing and said the money she sought was payment for services such as public appearances that predate her post, PBS reported. We saw no decision.
An ambassador represents the president abroad, and allegations that she sought money tied to her appointment raise questions about vetting political appointees.
No direct effect on daily life. The story is about how political appointees are screened.
Allegations are not findings. Watch for a State Department statement, a decision and whether more Republicans speak up.
DailyDrop U.S. No. 9 · October 13, 2026