Trump says he is considering firing Kimberly Guilfoyle as Greece ambassador

President Donald Trump said on Oct. 12 that his administration was considering whether to remove Kimberly Guilfoyle as U.S. ambassador to Greece. Asked whether he was weighing her dismissal, Trump said, “We’re looking at it” and added, “We’re not happy,” according to CNBC.

Trump’s remarks are the clearest public indication that Guilfoyle’s position is under review. They do not amount to a dismissal: none of the reports says she has been fired or that the White House has made a final decision.

Has Trump fired Kimberly Guilfoyle?

No. Trump said he was considering the matter, rather than announcing a decision. Guilfoyle has served as ambassador since 2025, according to NBC News.

The comments followed reports alleging misconduct connected to Guilfoyle’s diplomatic role and conduct before her Senate confirmation. The Wall Street Journal reported that businessman Eric Deters alleged Guilfoyle asked him to send $100,000 to pay an American Express bill in return for assistance involving the Trump administration before her confirmation hearing. Deters told CBS News that he did not send the money.

Those allegations have not been established. Guilfoyle’s lawyer disputed the authenticity of the messages reported by the Journal, CBS News reported. Her lawyers also said that Deters owed her money for speeches and consulting work, according to CNN. CNN further reported that her lawyers denied that she sought money improperly, said coverage of her travel was misleading and maintained that she complied with federal gift and reporting requirements.

What is the reported inspector general inquiry?

NBC News reported, citing two people familiar with the decision, that the State Department’s Office of Inspector General was investigating Guilfoyle and the U.S. Embassy in Greece. CNN separately cited a person familiar with the effort who said the inspector general was investigating Guilfoyle.

The inspector general’s office generally does not publicly confirm, deny or discuss investigative matters, CNN reported. The reports do not establish the scope, findings or outcome of any inquiry.

Separate Wall Street Journal reporting alleged that Guilfoyle spoke about Greek business figures funding luxury travel. NBC News said it had not independently confirmed those reports. Secretary of State Marco Rubio declined to comment while in Greece on Oct. 8, saying he did not know whether one report was true, according to USA Today.

Guilfoyle is a former Fox News personality and the former fiancée of Donald Trump Jr. An attorney for her did not immediately respond to NBC News’s request for comment on Trump’s Oct. 12 statements.

This story draws on original reporting from CNBC.