Trump responds after firing Guilfoyle: ‘She dated my son ... but we didn’t like what we were reading’

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The Independent · collected 2026-10-13 · by Rachel Dobkin

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President Donald Trump dismissed Kimberly Guilfoyle from her position as U.S. ambassador to Greece after reports emerged of her attempting to solicit $100,000 from a donor for personal financial assistance in exchange for access to the president. During his press conference on Tuesday, Trump distanced himself from Guilfoyle, noting that she dated his son Donald Jr. but was never part of his family. Guilfoyle has denied the allegations and thanked President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for her appointment despite these developments.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle, the US Ambassador to Greece, is facing potential dismissal by President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio due to mounting allegations of improper conduct. Reports by The Wall Street Journal suggest that Guilfoyle asked a Trump donor to pay off a $100,000 American Express bill in exchange for political favors and accepted gifts and services improperly. Additionally, she allegedly threatened a Greek official during her tenure. A senior US official told the AP on Sunday that Trump and Rubio are “extremely pissed off” by Guilfoyle’s conduct and will decide on future action after Columbus Day. Democrats from both houses of Congress have called for an investigation into these allegations.

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📰 Guilfoyle Controversy
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Semafor
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 7 📰 publisher trust 95
“Both articles describe Trump's response to misconduct allegations against Kimberly Guilfoyle leading to her dismissal as US ambassador to Greece on the same day.”
CBS News
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 9% hedged 6 of 66 📰 publisher trust 66
“Article A reports on allegations of quid pro quo behavior involving Kimberly Guilfoyle, while Article B discusses Trump's response to firing Guilfoyle after a scandal, which is a related but separate event.”
The Independent
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 24% hedged 4 of 17 📰 publisher trust 59
“The articles describe different events related to Kimberly Guilfoyle: one is about her reaction to not being invited to a dinner party, while the other is about Trump firing her as U.S. ambassador to Greece.”
Fox News
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 25% hedged 8 of 32 📰 publisher trust 70
“Article A discusses the potential firing of Kimberly Guilfoyle based on allegations, while Article B reports that she has already been asked to resign by President Trump.”
Daily Mail
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 24% hedged 6 of 25 📰 publisher trust 64
“Article A describes Trump's anger and potential firing of Guilfoyle before it happens, while Article B reports on the actual firing after it has occurred.”
The Independent
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 4 📰 publisher trust 59
“Both articles report on President Trump asking Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign as U.S. ambassador to Greece on the same day due to a payment scandal, confirmed by White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia.”
New York Post
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 3 📰 publisher trust 67
“Both articles describe Trump asking Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign as ambassador to Greece on the same day.”
Times of India
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 28% hedged 8 of 29 📰 publisher trust 59
“Both articles report on President Trump asking Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign as US ambassador to Greece on the same day.”
Daily Mail
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 14% hedged 5 of 35 📰 publisher trust 64
“Both articles describe Trump's response to Kimberly Guilfoyle's resignation as Greek ambassador on October 13, 2026.”
CBS News
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 50% hedged 1 of 2 📰 publisher trust 66
“Article A reports on an alleged incident involving Guilfoyle asking for money, while Article B discusses Trump's response after firing Guilfoyle due to a funds-for-access scandal.”

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Dobkin, R. (2026, October 13). Trump responds after firing Guilfoyle: ‘She dated my son ... but we didn’t like what we were reading’. The Independent. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-kimberly-guilfoyle-job-amex-scandal-allegations-b3066098.html

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Rachel Dobkin
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Topics

American Express Greece Independent Trump U.S.

Subjects

Guilfoyle PERSON · 11× Trump PERSON · 8× Greece GPE · 4× U.S. GPE · 3× Kimberly Guilfoyle PERSON · 2× Trump Jr. PERSON · 2× American Express ORG · 1× Donald Trump PERSON · 1× Independent NORP · 1× Katie Zacharia PERSON · 1×

Narrative

I have dedicated my professional life to fighting for justice, standing up for what is right, and defending the values that make America exceptional,” Guilfoyle, who previously served as a prosecutor in California and a Fox News host, wrote on X. “I will not allow false accusations to define my decades of public service.”
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🔮 Trump’s new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, announced in her first press briefing Tuesday that the president asked Guilfoyle to resign, saying, “She has been a wonderful asset to the team, and we wish her well.”

Claims (17 extracted, 5 hedged)

President Donald Trump has distanced himself from his son’s ex-fiancée, Kimberly Guilfoyle, after pushing her out as U.S. ambassador to Greece following her funds-for-access scandal. asserted
Trump → distance → scandal
Trump’s new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, announced in her first press briefing Tuesday that the president asked Guilfoyle to resign, saying, “She has been a wonderful asset to the team, and we wish her well.” asserted
we → announce → her
It comes less than a week after news broke that Guilfoyle reportedly pleaded with a Trump donor, who was seeking access to the president, for $100,000 to pay off her American Express card. uncertain
who → come → card
Guilfoyle has fiercely denied the allegations against her. asserted
Guilfoyle → deny → her
When asked about the misconduct allegations, the president said he “didn’t like what we were reading.” asserted
we → ask → what
How surprised were you to learn about these allegations?” a reporter asked Trump. asserted
reporter → learn → Trump
She, I guess, dated my son a long time ago,” Trump replied. asserted
Trump → guess → son
“She went to Greece, she was doing a good job, but we didn’t like what we were reading.” Guilfoyle and Trump Jr. were reportedly engaged for nearly four years until they called it quits in late 2024, shortly after his father won the presidency for the second time. uncertain
father → go → time
When dating rumors between Trump Jr. and his now-wife Bettina Anderson first began to swirl in December 2024, a source told People that it was “a friendly split between Kimberly and Don Jr.,” adding, “The Trump family is still enamored with” Guilfoyle. asserted
family → begin → Guilfoyle
Now, Trump appears to be severing ties with Guilfoyle following a bombshell report detailing text messages between her and the Trump donor. asserted
Trump → appear → her
Days before Guilfoyle’s Senate confirmation hearing for her role as U.S. ambassador to Greece on July 9, 2025, she allegedly begged Eric Deters, who was trying to get the Trump administration’s attention for personal tax and legal issues, to pay off her AMEX bill, according to The Wall Street Journal. uncertain
who → beg → Journal
“Honey, please I need you to get this done for me today,” Guilfoyle said, according to a text message sent July 3, 2025, that was reviewed by the Journal. uncertain
that → need → Journal
Deters reportedly didn’t give Guilfoyle the money. uncertain
Deters → give → money
Guilfoyle said in her own statement that serving as the U.S. ambassador to Greece “has been the honor of a lifetime.” asserted
serving → say → lifetime
She thanked Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio “for entrusting me with the extraordinary privilege of representing the greatest country in the history of the world,” and she again denied the misconduct allegations. asserted
she → thank → allegations
“These allegations are false, and I intend to vigorously defend my name, my reputation, and my integrity. asserted
I → intend → name
I have dedicated my professional life to fighting for justice, standing up for what is right, and defending the values that make America exceptional,” Guilfoyle, who previously served as a prosecutor in California and a Fox News host, wrote on X. “I will not allow false accusations to define my decades of public service.” asserted
accusations → dedicate → service
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