Kimberly Guilfoyle Now Commanding Up to $100,000 Per Speaking Engagement

Kimberly Guilfoyle, who recently resigned as the U.S. Ambassador to Greece, is now being listed for speaking engagements with fees ranging from $50,000 to $100,000 per appearance. The former prosecutor and television personality, who was removed from her diplomatic post amid allegations of financial misconduct, remains on the Speaker Booking Agency's website as available for corporate events, virtual appearances, and other engagements.

One source described the potential six-figure speaking fees as "the ultimate political grift," adding, "You spend years rubbing shoulders with powerful people, build yourself a profile, and then turn around and charge up to $100,000 for the privilege of hearing you talk." Another source commented, "The Trump orbit has become its own cottage industry."

Guilfoyle's profile on the agency lists West Palm Beach, Florida, as her departure point, though her biography has not been updated to reflect her ambassadorship in Greece. It is unclear when she was first listed on the agency's platform. A rival agency, All American Speakers, previously listed Guilfoyle with similar fees but her profile there is no longer active.

Questions have been raised about the value buyers receive for such high fees, with one source stating, "The real question is what someone thinks they’re getting for a six-figure speaking fee. Because when those fees reach $50,000 to $100,000, legitimate questions arise about whether buyers are paying for expertise, celebrity or perceived political access."

Guilfoyle's departure from Greece followed reports of alleged financial impropriety. The White House confirmed on October 13 that she had been asked to resign. A Wall Street Journal report from October 7 detailed allegations from former congressional candidate Eric Deters, who claimed Guilfoyle asked him to pay a $100,000 American Express bill shortly before her Senate confirmation hearing in exchange for access to senior administration officials. Deters stated he did not make the payment.

Guilfoyle's attorney, Jesse Binnall, disputed the authenticity of the messages cited in the reporting, asserting that Deters owed Guilfoyle approximately $150,000 for previous work. Deters has contested this account.

Further scrutiny has come from other reports concerning Guilfoyle's relationships with Greek businessmen, her promotion of a Greek construction and energy company, and luxury travel during her tenure. The State Department's inspector general has reportedly begun an examination of allegations related to her conduct.

Guilfoyle has maintained her innocence and expressed a commitment to clearing her name. President Trump publicly distanced himself from Guilfoyle, noting that while she performed well as ambassador, the administration was concerned about the reports surrounding her.

Guilfoyle, who previously ended her engagement to Donald Trump Jr., issued a statement on October 13 calling her ambassadorship the honor of a lifetime and reaffirming her loyalty to Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and the America First movement. It remains to be seen if the controversy will impact her marketability for future speaking engagements.