Donald Trump Denies Knowing Kimberly Guilfoyle
Donald Trump distanced himself from Kimberly Guilfoyle after her forced exit as ambassador to Greece.
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What happened
President Trump said he had not spoken with U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle and explained her exit by saying he disliked what he had read about allegations against her. The White House had asked Guilfoyle to resign, and she announced she was stepping down shortly afterward. Trump donor Eric Deters alleged that Guilfoyle asked him to wire about $100,000 toward her American Express bill before confirmation, in return for access to officials or help with his matters. Guilfoyle denied wrongdoing; her attorney disputed the reported messages’ authenticity, while Deters said she solicited payment. The State Department inspector general’s investigation into her conduct, travel, gifts and business ties remains ongoing.
How each side covered it
From the left
Left-leaning outlets framed Guilfoyle’s exit as a corruption story, with added focus on Trump’s distancing from a former ally. HuffPost leaned on the alleged email fight and said Trump’s past praise undercut his new distance. The Daily Beast emphasized insider warnings that Guilfoyle could retaliate by exposing family secrets.
From the right
Right-leaning outlets cast the episode as a self-inflicted scandal and a political headache for Trump. The Daily Mail lingered on Guilfoyle’s alleged entitlement and efforts to erase unflattering lifestyle coverage. Newsmax highlighted Mercedes Schlapp’s warning that the administration could not afford distractions before the midterms. The New York Post stressed allies’ view that pardon concerns may keep Guilfoyle quiet.
Headlines
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Daily Beast · 21hI Know Real Reason Trump Fired Kimberly Guilfoyle
Boston Globe · 4h‘Honey please’: The steep rise and sudden fall of Kimberly Guilfoyle - The Boston Globe
MS NOW · 7hGuilfoyle is latest woman forced out by Team Trump as scandal-plagued men stay put
PBS NewsHour · 22hWhite House press secretary's debut brings news of Guilfoyle's exit
Democracy Now! · 21hKimberly Guilfoyle Resigns as U.S. Ambassador to Greece
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Associated Press · 5hAs Kimberly Guilfoyle leaves Athens post, Greece feels further from Trump orbit
Wall Street Journal · 20hInside Kimberly Guilfoyle’s Final Days as Ambassador to Greece
CBS News · Oct 13Kimberly Guilfoyle ousted as ambassador to Greece over corruption allegations
NPR · 12hTrump's ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, resigns after allegations of improper conduct
ABC News · Oct 13White House has asked Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign: White House press secretary
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Daily Mail · 5hKimberly Guilfoyle tried to get exclusive Daily Mail story scrubbed
Newsmax · 21hMercedes Schlapp to Newsmax: Trump Had No Choice With Guilfoyle
Washington Examiner · 10hGuilfoyle exit refuels Democrats' corruption messaging against Trump
The American Conservative · 7hGuilfoyle, Greece Ambassador, Resigns Amid Corruption Allegations
Daily Mail · 1hKimberly Guilfoyle's ambassadorship is no more. DC Insider has more.
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