Trump, Rubio Weigh Ousting Guilfoyle Over $100,000 Bailout Request
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Updated · Fox News · Oct 11
Trump, Rubio Weigh Ousting Guilfoyle Over $100,000 Bailout Request
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 11
Summary
$100,000 is at the center of the latest scrutiny: Kimberly Guilfoyle allegedly asked Trump donor Eric Deters to pay her American Express bill before her confirmation hearing, and Trump and Marco Rubio are now weighing her removal.
Messages reviewed by The Wall Street Journal said Guilfoyle urged Deters to wire the money directly to American Express so it would leave no paper trail, while offering help getting access to senior administration officials; Deters said he never paid.
The new claims add to earlier allegations in Athens that Guilfoyle promoted Aktor Group's interests, brought a registered lobbyist into private diplomatic meetings and fostered a hostile workplace; her lawyer denied wrongdoing and disputed the messages' authenticity.
A decision could come this week after Monday's Columbus Day holiday, while congressional Democrats press for a review and the State Department inspector general reportedly examines her treatment of staff, travel, gifts and business ties.