Trump, Rubio consider firing US envoy to Greece after mounting reports of improper conduct

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South China Morning Post · collected 2026-10-12 · by Associated Press

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President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are contemplating firing US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle due to reports of improper and potentially illegal behavior. A senior official disclosed that both leaders are highly displeased, especially Rubio who visited Athens recently where Guilfoyle reportedly greeted him warmly despite the allegations. The officials anticipate a decision will be made this week following Columbus Day.
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Story summary

Donald Trump and Marco Rubio, the secretary of state, are considering firing Kimberly Guilfoyle, the U.S. ambassador to Greece, after reports emerged that she engaged in improper conduct during her tenure in Athens. The Wall Street Journal reported that Guilfoyle allegedly threatened a host country official, accepted gifts improperly, and offered influence within the administration for financial assistance. Specifically, Guilfoyle reportedly asked Trump donor Eric Deters to pay off an $100,000 American Express bill, promising access to high-ranking officials in return. Rubio was particularly angered by these allegations as he recently visited Athens where Guilfoyle greeted him with a bear hug despite the ongoing controversy. A senior U.S. official stated that Trump and Rubio are “extremely pissed off” and would likely decide on what action to take this week following Monday’s Columbus Day holiday. Democrats, including Representative Gregory Meeks of New York and Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, have called for an investigation into Guilfoyle's conduct.

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📰 Trump Weighs Firing Guilfoyle
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Trump and Rubio weigh firing Kimberly Guilfoyle after reports of improper conduct same event · 100%
The Guardian · 0.96 cosine similarity
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 17% hedged 4 of 23 📰 publisher trust 60
“Both articles describe the identical consideration of firing Kimberly Guilfoyle by Trump and Rubio due to reports of improper conduct, at the same time.”
Furious President Trump is 'extremely p****d off' with Kimberly Guilfoyle and is considering firing her over her wild antics in Greece same event · 95%
Daily Mail · 0.95 cosine similarity
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 24% hedged 6 of 25 📰 publisher trust 65
“Both articles report on Trump and Rubio considering firing Kimberly Guilfoyle as US ambassador to Greece due to allegations of improper conduct, referencing the same time frame and context.”
Trump and Rubio weigh firing Kimberly Guilfoyle as misconduct and donor bailout allegations mount same event · 95%
Fox News · 0.91 cosine similarity
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 25% hedged 8 of 32 📰 publisher trust 70
“Both articles report on President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio considering firing Kimberly Guilfoyle, US Ambassador to Greece, due to mounting allegations of misconduct.”
Donor claims Kimberly Guilfoyle pushed him to wire $100,000 for Trump administration access different event · 90%
CBS News
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 50% hedged 1 of 2 📰 publisher trust 66
“Article A describes a specific allegation of improper conduct involving a donor, while Article B discusses general reports and potential actions regarding multiple instances of misconduct by Kimberly Guilfoyle.”
Kimberly Guilfoyle's Champagne-fueled Greek party life now under investigation by the State Department... after 4am requests and unseemly messages are leaked: 'How long can she hang on?' different event · 85%
Daily Mail
⚖️ Leans left 🔴 15% hedged 7 of 46 📰 publisher trust 65
“While both articles discuss complaints against Kimberly Guilfoyle's conduct as US Ambassador to Greece, Article A focuses on a State Department investigation into her leadership and alleged substance abuse, while Article B discusses potential firing by Trump and Rubio due to mounting reports of improper conduct.”
Kimberly Guilfoyle begged Trump donor to pay $100K AmEx bill ahead of confirmation as Greece ambassador: ‘Honey please’ different event · 85%
New York Post
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 24% hedged 7 of 29 📰 publisher trust 67
“Article A describes a specific incident where Kimberly Guilfoyle asks for money before her confirmation as Greece's ambassador, while Article B discusses potential actions by Trump and Rubio regarding improper conduct during her tenure as the ambassador. These are different events.”
Guilfoyle associate says when she asked him for $100K, it was "quid pro quo" different event · 85%
CBS News
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 9% hedged 6 of 66 📰 publisher trust 66
“Article A discusses a specific incident where Kimberly Guilfoye allegedly asked for $100,000 in exchange for political favors, while Article B reports on potential actions to fire her based on multiple mounting reports of improper conduct.”
Barrasso predicts Guilfoyle inquiry amid reports of White House tension different event · 85%
Washington Examiner
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 13% hedged 2 of 15 📰 publisher trust 68
“Article A discusses Senator Barrasso's prediction of an investigation into Ambassador Guilfoyle, while Article B reports on President Trump and Secretary Rubio considering firing her due to mounting allegations. These are different developments related to the same individual but describe distinct events.”
State Department watchdog probing Kimberly Guilfoyle amid alleged $100,000 demand different event · 75%
NBC News
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 7% hedged 2 of 28 📰 publisher trust 95
“Article A discusses a specific investigation by the State Department's Office of the Inspector General regarding alleged improper conduct by Kimberly Guilfoyle, while Article B talks about potential consequences (considering firing) as a result of mounting reports of improper conduct. These are different but related events.”
October 9, 2026 different event · 75%
Letters from an American
⚖️ Leans left 🔴 2% hedged 2 of 90
“While both articles discuss Kimberly Guilfoyle's improper conduct as US ambassador to Greece, Article A describes a specific incident involving her financial dealings with Eric Deters, while Article B reports on the potential firing of Guilfoyle due to mounting allegations of misconduct.”

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Associated Press
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Topics

Athens Greece state

Subjects

Rubio PERSON · 3× Athens GPE · 2× Greece GPE · 2× Guilfoyle PERSON · 2× Kimberly Guilfoyle PERSON · 2× Trump PERSON · 2× state ORG · 2× Donald Trump PERSON · 1× Marco Rubio PERSON · 1×

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Trump, Rubio consider firing US envoy to Greece after mounting reports of improper conduct
framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-12
2026-10-12 · South China Morning Post
Trump, Rubio consider firing US envoy to Greece after mounting reports of improper conduct · mixed framing

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Trump, Rubio consider firing US envoy to Greece after mounting reports of improper conduct asserted
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A senior official said the president and secretary of state are upset by reports of improper, possibly illegal conduct by Kimberly Guilfoyle US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are considering firing US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle after a series of reports alleging she has engaged in improper and possibly illegal conduct before and during her tenure in Athens. A senior US official said on Sunday that Trump and Rubio are “extremely p***** off” by Guilfoyle’s reported conduct and are likely to decide on what action to take this week after Monday’s Columbus Day holiday. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, said Rubio had been particularly angry, not least because he visited Athens just last week and Guilfoyle attended most, if not all, of his events and greeted him on his arrival with a bear hug as the allegations swirled. uncertain
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