US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle and her embassy are under investigation by the State Department’s Office of the Inspector General.
The formal inquiry follows mounting scrutiny over her conduct, late-night communication habits and controversial leaks regarding financial requests.
Leaked messages reveal late-night demands
The controversy escalated after leaked encrypted messages revealed Guilfoyle making urgent, late-night financial requests. Reports indicate she repeatedly asked prominent Republican donor Eric Deters to wire $100,000 directly to her personal American Express credit card balance.
In exchange, messages show she offered access to high-ranking Trump administration officials. In one frantic message, she wrote, “Honey please I need you to get this done for me today,” attaching payment details and warning him that a paper trail could “cost me my ambassadorship.”
Guilfoyle’s legal counsel has strongly disputed the authenticity of these leaked exchanges.
Diplomatic strain and official responses
Beyond financial ethics, Greek officials have noted her unusual working style, which includes frequent midnight calls and high-energy networking across Athens.
Furthermore, House lawmakers and Congressional committees have raised concerns over her involvement with unaccredited lobbyists during official European diplomatic engagements.
When questioned about the unfolding scandal, Secretary of State Marco Rubio declined to address the specifics of the investigation, asserting that unverified reports should not be taken as absolute truth.
Nevertheless, federal investigators continue to scrutinize her conduct and embassy operations.
