Trump and Rubio consider firing US ambassador to Greece

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 18:48 · Archive

President Trump and Secretary of State Rubio are considering firing US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle over allegations of improper conduct.

President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are considering firing US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle after reports of improper and possibly illegal conduct before and during her tenure in Athens. A senior US official said on Sunday that they would likely decide on what action to take this week after Monday's Columbus Day holiday.

The Wall Street Journal has reported allegations including an alleged threat to a host country official, accepting improper gifts and services, and offering to use her influence inside the administration in return for payment of a large credit card bill. Rubio visited Athens last week and Guilfoyle attended most, if not all, of his events.

Guilfoyle has not addressed the reports directly. Her lawyer has said she did nothing wrong and the US embassy in Athens has tacitly expressed support for her. Rubio has declined to comment publicly on the allegations after initially defending her following the first report.

How it is being reported

• AP source: Trump, Rubio weigh firing U.S. envoy to Greece after mounting reports of improper conductPresident Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are considering firing U.S. 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.Clickorlando · 11 Oct, 18:16
• AP source: Trump, Rubio weigh firing U.S. envoy to Greece after mounting reports of improper conductPresident Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are considering firing U.S. 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.News4Jax · 11 Oct, 18:16

In this story: Kimberly Guilfoyle · Donald Trump · Marco Rubio · Greece · Wall Street Journal

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