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Trump, Rubio reportedly weigh firing Greece ambassador Guilfoyle over misconduct reports
A second U.S. official says the inspector general is looking into the allegations, and Democratic lawmakers have called for an investigation.
The short version
- Trump and Rubio are reportedly considering firing U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle over reports of improper conduct.[The Washington Sun · The Guardian]
- A second U.S. official says the State Department inspector general is looking into the allegations, but a formal probe's start is unconfirmed.[The Washington Sun]
- Democratic lawmakers, including Reps. Gregory Meeks and Robert Garcia and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, have called for an investigation.[The Washington Sun]
Key facts
- President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are considering firing U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle after reports alleging improper conduct.[The Washington Sun · The Guardian]
- A second U.S. official said the State Department inspector general is looking into the allegations, but the official could not say whether a formal probe had begun.[The Washington Sun]
- Rep. Gregory Meeks, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, and Rep. Robert Garcia have called for an investigation into Guilfoyle.[The Washington Sun]
What remains uncertain
- Whether a formal State Department inspector general probe has begun is unconfirmed; the second official could not say.[The Washington Sun]
- The conduct allegations are reported claims rather than established facts, and no firing decision has been confirmed.[The Washington Sun · The Guardian]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.
- Trump Weighs Firing U.S. Ambassador to Greece After Reports of MisconductThe Washington Sun
- Trump and Rubio weigh firing Kimberly Guilfoyle after reports of improper conductThe Guardian - World