President Donald Trump has publicly stated his dissatisfaction with Kimberly Guilfoyle, the current U.S. ambassador to Greece, and is weighing the possibility of her dismissal. Speaking from the White House, Trump's comments come on the heels of a series of critical articles published by The Wall Street Journal, which have meticulously detailed aspects of Guilfoyle's conduct both before and after her ambassadorship began. When directly questioned by a reporter about potentially firing Guilfoyle, Trump responded, "Well, we're looking at it. Yeah, we're not happy."
Guilfoyle, a former Fox News personality, was previously engaged to Donald Trump Jr., the president's eldest son. Following their separation, she was appointed to her ambassadorial role.
U.S. Ambassador To Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle arrives at the White House on Feb. 26, 2026 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images
The Wall Street Journal's reports have raised significant questions regarding Guilfoyle's activities. One article, published on September 25, 2025, titled "The Mystery Man Shadowing Kimberly Guilfoyle as She Pushes Deals Across Europe," detailed her alleged efforts to persuade U.S. allies in Eastern Europe to purchase billions of dollars in American natural gas. The report claimed Guilfoyle directed interested parties toward a Greek construction firm, Aktor Group, a newcomer to the gas industry, which had partnered with a Greek state-backed energy company for liquefied natural gas imports from the U.S.
Adding to the scrutiny, the article highlighted Guilfoyle's frequent travels with Christos Marafatsos, a top lobbyist for Aktor. Marafatsos was reportedly present at meetings held at her ambassadorial residence and with government officials across the region—an unusual arrangement for a private citizen.
Further allegations emerged in an October 7, 2025, Journal article, stating that Guilfoyle allegedly requested a $100,000 payment from Trump donor Eric Deters in July 2025. This request was reportedly for an American Express bill, made prior to her Senate confirmation hearing for the ambassadorship. Guilfoyle's attorney countered, asserting that Deters owed her a balance for "traveling to and supporting" events where she had been contracted to speak.
Most recently, a Journal article on Saturday detailed claims that Guilfoyle "boasted ... about her close ties to two Greek tycoons and said they were bankrolling her high-rolling trips around the world" during the January 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
In response to these allegations, Guilfoyle's lawyers issued a statement on Sunday, denying any wrongdoing. They clarified that any money sought from the Trump donor was legitimate payment for services, such as public appearances and speaking engagements, that predated her ambassadorial nomination. Her legal team also addressed her private plane travel, asserting that she consistently "sought, obtained and followed State Department guidance and followed the Department's travel regulations" before every such trip, as reported by The Associated Press.
