State Department Investigates US Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle in Athens
Complaints allege 'tyrannical' leadership and lavish perks at the US Embassy.
The State Department has launched an official investigation into complaints filed against Kimberly Guilfoyle, the US Ambassador to Athens, Greece. Sources allege "tyrannical" leadership, extravagant perks, and "unseemly messages" during her tenure.
The probe centers on accusations of mismanagement and inappropriate conduct at the US Embassy in Athens. Specifics of the complaints have not been fully disclosed, but reports suggest a pattern of lavish spending and authoritarian behavior.
Guilfoyle, who arrived in Athens on a private jet, has reportedly embraced an extravagant lifestyle in the Greek capital. She resides in Jefferson House, the ambassador's villa located in the exclusive Kolonaki neighborhood. Her tenure has been marked by alleged 4 a.m. requests and a disconnect from standard diplomatic protocols, according to leaked messages.
Embassy staff and foreign diplomats are reportedly navigating a delicate situation, with sources indicating Guilfoyle often emphasizes her direct line to the Oval Office. Her activities have included high-profile events, such as accompanying Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis and Greek Ambassador Antonis Alexandridis at an event on the tarmac.
Guilfoyle, a former Fox News host and the ex-daughter-in-law of former President Donald Trump, was appointed ambassador in September 2023. Her background includes a significant role in Republican politics.
During a recent U.S.-Greece Strategic Dialogue session in Athens, Guilfoyle was largely sidelined from press conferences, where questions regarding the investigations were raised.
The investigation's findings and potential repercussions remain unclear. The State Department has not released a timeline for the completion of the probe.