Trump and Rubio weigh ousting ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle over conduct allegations
President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are contemplating the removal of Kimberly Guilfoyle from her post as U.S. ambassador to Greece amid accusations about her behavior.
According to a senior U.S. official, Trump and Rubio are "extremely angry" about the allegations surrounding Guilfoyle's conduct. The officials said a decision on her possible dismissal will be made this week, following the Columbus Day holiday. Rubio's frustration is heightened by his recent visit to Athens, where the accusations continued to surface.
Why it matters
The potential dismissal could affect U.S.-Greek diplomatic relations and reflects internal scrutiny of ambassadorial appointments.
How this story developed
- Oct 1 U.S. Secretary of State Rubio to tour Iceland, Greece and Portugal next week
- Oct 5 Rubio praised Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle for her role in advancing U.S. energy initiatives in Greece.
- Oct 7 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio attended the opening of the renovated US Embassy in Athens, highlighting its historic marble façade and renewed diplomatic role.
- Oct 7 A memorandum of understanding on counterterrorism information sharing was signed between the United States and Greece.
- Oct 8 A fresh U.S.-Greece counter‑terrorism agreement was launched.
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