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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Updated 4:57pm ET

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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.

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