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Ambassador Guilfoyle Under Fire for $90K Court Spending

4/2/2026

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Kimberly Guilfoyle, the U.S. ambassador to Greece, faces scrutiny over extravagant spending, including a $90,000 basketball court at the official residence and a plan to hire a personal photographer for $29,000 annually.
Leaked documents show the court must be completed within 45 days.
Since arriving in October, Guilfoyle has joined Athens' social scene, and a potential July visit by U.S. President Donald Trump raises questions about taxpayer expenses.

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Story summary

Kimberly Guilfoyle, the U.S. ambassador to Greece, faces scrutiny over extravagant spending, including a $90,000 basketball court at the official residence and a plan to hire a personal photographer for $29,000 annually.
Leaked documents show the court must be completed within 45 days.
Since arriving in October, Guilfoyle has joined Athens' social scene, and a potential July visit by U.S. President Donald Trump raises questions about taxpayer expenses.