- A Wall Street Journal report alleged that Kimberly Guilfoyle, U.S. ambassador to Greece, asked a donor to President Donald Trump for $100,000 to pay off her credit card in exchange for government access.
- Guilfoyle disputed the authenticity of the text messages, which were allegedly sent to donor Eric Deters prior to her July 2025 Senate confirmation hearing.
- Vice President JD Vance said he opposes anyone selling access to high-level officials, saying: “Obviously, I don’t love that”, though he noted he needed full details before offering a final opinion on the case.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the administration during a trip to Greece, pushing back against reporters for treating media reports as fact.
- CNN Senior Political Contributor Scott Jennings called the reported texts “unseemly” and suggested Guilfoyle consider her future in her appointed position if the scandal spirals.
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