The U.S. State Department’s Office of the Inspector General is investigating Kimberly Guilfoyle, the U.S. Ambassador to Greece, following allegations that she demanded $100,000 to cover her American Express bill in exchange for access to senior administration officials. The probe was confirmed by two sources familiar with the decision to NBC News.
The accusation was made by Eric Deters, a legal consultant and Donald Trump supporter, who claimed Guilfoyle asked him to pay her outstanding bill before her 2025 confirmation hearing. Deters provided NBC News with messages allegedly exchanged with Guilfoyle, which included instructions to wire the money directly to American Express to avoid detection. Deters stated he did not pay the amount.
Guilfoyle’s attorney disputed the authenticity of the messages but did not provide specifics. Vice President JD Vance responded to the allegations by urging caution, stating that these are merely accusations and not proven facts. He emphasized the need for a thorough investigation before drawing conclusions.
The White House declined to comment on the accusations or the investigation. Meanwhile, a senior diplomatic official described the probe as rare, noting that the watchdog typically conducts routine embassy inspections rather than investigations. The State Department also declined to comment on the matter.