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Kimberly Guilfoyle’s $100,000 AmEx Request Raises Questions Ahead of Ambassador Confirmation
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Core Event
In early July 2025, U.S. ambassador-designate to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle texted Trump donor Eric Deters asking him to wire $100,000 to her American Express account. The messages, reviewed by the Wall Street Journal, were sent on July 3, 2025, six days before her Senate confirmation hearing scheduled for July 9. Deters declined, saying the payment would jeopardize his marriage.
Background & Context
Guilfoyle, a former first lady of San Francisco and longtime Trump supporter, was nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as ambassador to Greece. Her confirmation process has been scrutinized for prior conduct, including alleged promotion of Greek gas deals to European partners. The request for cash emerged amid months of communication in which Deters sought Guilfoyle’s assistance with personal tax and legal matters, offering up to $1 million for successful advocacy.
Data & Statistics
- Amount requested: $100,000.
- Date of request: July 3, 2025.
- Confirmation hearing: July 9, 2025.
- Deters’ alleged prior payments to Guilfoyle: $300,000 (according to a memo he shared).
Official Statements & Responses
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- Eric Deters maintains he never owed Guilfoyle any money and that the alleged $300,000 payment record was his own documentation.
Criticism & Opposition
Top Democrats on the House and Senate foreign-affairs committees have urged the State Department to review Guilfoyle’s conduct as ambassador, citing the cash-request episode and separate reports of her involvement in promoting Greek gas contracts. The lawmakers argue that the alleged off-the-books financial request could reflect a conflict of interest and undermine diplomatic integrity.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Message authenticity: Guilfoyle’s lawyer claims the texts may be fabricated, while the Wall Street Journal reports they are part of a larger set of hundreds of messages, emails, and letters reviewed. No independent verification has been provided.
- Payment history: Deters alleges he has paid Guilfoyle $300,000 over several years without receiving a favor, yet Guilfoyle’s side denies any outstanding balance. The exact nature and timing of any prior transactions remain unclear.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Honey please I need you to get this done for me today. You could just send it here.” — The Wall Street Journal, embassy official
What’s Next
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee is scheduled to hold Guilfoyle’s confirmation hearing on July 9, 2025. Following the hearing, the State Department may conduct an internal review if congressional leaders pursue their request. Further disclosures from the Wall Street Journal or additional statements from the parties involved could clarify the disputed messages.