Trump Donor Accuses Guilfoyle of Soliciting Payment for Access

A donor to former President Donald Trump has accused U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle of soliciting a $100,000 payment to cover her credit card bill, alleging that the request was made in exchange for access to high-ranking Trump administration officials.

Eric Deters, a former lawyer and conservative media personality, claims Guilfoyle made the request in July 2025, shortly before her Senate confirmation hearing. Deters provided messages to ABC News that he states were exchanged with Guilfoyle regarding the payment. In one message, Deters alleges Guilfoyle wrote, "Honey please I need you to get this done for me today," which he interpreted as a reference to the payment.

Deters stated to ABC News, "It was all quid pro quo" and that Guilfoyle "made it very clear, and the text messages make it very clear. She was so desperate for me to send that $100,000." He further alleged that Guilfoyle indicated the payment would grant him access to Trump administration officials.

Deters told ABC News he did not make the payment as he lacked the necessary funds. He also claims he separately offered Guilfoyle money to advocate for the extradition of an Ohio doctor who had fled to Pakistan, a detail he also shared with The Wall Street Journal. The individual in question reportedly remains in Pakistan.

Guilfoyle's attorney disputed the authenticity of the messages to The Wall Street Journal and suggested the payment could have been reimbursement for travel and speaking expenses. Deters denies owing Guilfoyle any money.

The U.S. embassy in Greece issued a statement to The Wall Street Journal asserting that Guilfoyle's "career in and out of public service is guided by deep and abiding values" and that "the Ambassador remains committed to representing the American people with dedication and integrity."

When asked about a hypothetical scenario involving a government official soliciting payment for access, Vice President JD Vance stated he disapproves of such actions but denied knowledge of the specific allegations concerning Guilfoyle. "Of course, I don't like anybody selling access to another government official. Certainly, a high-level government official," Vance said.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, when questioned about the allegations while departing Athens, Greece, stated, "I don't even know if it's true or not true."

Deters, who ran unsuccessfully in the Republican primaries for Kentucky governor in 2023 and for Kentucky's 4th Congressional District in 2024, has a controversial history. The Kentucky Supreme Court, in 2021, denied reinstating his law license, citing a "notorious propensity" for filing "malicious or frivolous lawsuits."