US Ambassador to Greece Accused of Soliciting Bribes for Political Access

Appearing on ABC News' "Good Morning America" on Thursday, Deters characterized the interaction as a explicit "quid pro quo" arrangement. He alleged that Guilfoyle promised to be his "ride or die in Trump World" if he covered her American Express bill prior to her July 2025 confirmation hearing. These claims are supported by text messages reported by The Wall Street Journal, which appear to show the ambassador instructing Deters on how to route the funds to avoid creating a traceable paper trail.

Deters admitted he ultimately withheld the payment, citing a history of empty promises from Guilfoyle. He claimed he previously offered her $1 million to secure an interview on Tucker Carlson's program, a deal she accepted but failed to deliver. While an attorney for Guilfoyle disputed the authenticity of the text messages, the legal team provided no evidence to support the denial. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, currently in Greece, declined to address the allegations, stating he would not react to breaking media reports without prior review. Meanwhile, House Oversight Committee member Rep. James Walkinshaw and former ambassador Norm Eisen have called for a formal investigation, with Eisen describing the reported conduct as unprecedented in diplomatic circles.