Kimberly Guilfoyle, Donald Trump’s ambassador to Greece, is under investigation by the State Department’s inspector general after a Trump supporter accused her of asking him to pay a $100,000 credit-card bill in exchange for access to senior administration officials.
The allegation, which Guilfoyle’s attorney has disputed, raises serious questions about the conduct of a high-profile Trump appointee and whether financial favors were being linked to access to the president’s inner circle.
NBC News reported that the State Department’s Office of Inspector General is investigating both Guilfoyle and the U.S. Embassy in Greece. Two people familiar with the probe confirmed the investigation to the network.
The inquiry follows accusations from Eric Deters, a legal consultant and longtime Trump supporter and donor. Deters told NBC that Guilfoyle approached him in the days before her 2025 confirmation hearing and asked him to cover her outstanding American Express bill, which he said totaled $100,000.
Deters alleged that the payment was connected to access to senior officials in the Trump administration. He said he did not pay the bill.
The Wall Street Journal separately reported that it reviewed messages and emails related to the allegations. According to the newspaper, some of the communications appeared to show Guilfoyle seeking help with the debt in a way that would avoid creating a paper trail. Guilfoyle’s lawyer challenged the authenticity of the messages but did not provide further details in the response reported by the Journal.
The distinction matters: the existence of an investigation does not establish that the alleged exchange occurred, and the claims have not been adjudicated.
The scrutiny also extends beyond the alleged payment. The Wall Street Journal reported that Guilfoyle had promoted a Greek company whose lobbyist accompanied her to official meetings. Democratic lawmakers have called for scrutiny of her conduct, adding to the questions surrounding her tenure.
The State Department has not publicly detailed the scope of its inspector general’s investigation.
The White House and department declined to comment on the allegations.
