Trump supporter accuses Kimberly Guilfoyle and Kushner of widespread corruption on live TV
Eric Deters told Jake Tapper that Kimberly Guilfoyle demanded a $100,000 payoff and that similar bribery is routine among Trump allies, including Jared Kushner.
During a live interview with Jake Tapper, Eric Deters, a former congressional candidate from Kentucky, alleged that Kimberly Guilfoyle attempted to extort $100,000 from him to pay an American Express bill, offering to draw on her former ties to Donald Trump Jr. to influence the IRS chief and the Justice Department. Deters said he could not provide the money and used the moment to describe a systemic "standard operating procedure" of corruption within the Trump circle, citing examples involving Corey Lewandowski, Kristi Noem and Jared Kushner.
He accused Kushner of profiting from a $3 billion Saudi fund linked to the Abraham Accords and criticized the family’s contradictory crypto stance. While maintaining support for Trump’s policies, Deters denounced what he called "sickening" self-dealing that includes board appointments and stock gains. The interview adds to ongoing allegations of financial improprieties among senior Trump allies.
Why it matters
The claims suggest systemic corruption within the Trump circle, raising questions about political influence and financial misconduct.
How this story developed
- Sep 18 Trump touts $5,000 payout promise as GOP midterm candidates stay silent
- Sep 27 Lindell TV was listed as a participant in the Air Force One press pool for the Tennessee trip.
- Sep 28 The administration broadcast a 30-second television spot from Donald Trump's 2024 campaign, labeling it a public service announcement despite objections from lawmakers of both parties.
- Sep 29 The administration has framed the spots as public‑service announcements rather than campaign ads.
- Sep 30 Democrats on the House and Senate Appropriations Committees sent letters to White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles demanding removal of the ads.
- Oct 2 President Donald Trump said his administration will issue $90 checks to more than 20 million Medicare beneficiaries to help cover Part B premiums.
- Oct 3 Republican lawmakers publicly questioned the plan’s financing.
- Oct 3 Later reports omitted the previously reported payment amount and beneficiary count.
- Oct 6 Senator JD Vance publicly defended the taxpayer‑funded ads amid criticism from fellow Republicans.
- Oct 6 Trump said he will fund future ads with MAGA Inc. money rather than taxpayer dollars.
- Oct 7 The DNC filed a federal lawsuit challenging the administration’s use of taxpayer money for the ads.
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