The State Department has reportedly opened an investigation into U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle following a wave of complaints over her conduct, management style and alleged use of official privileges.
The probe comes less than a year into Guilfoyle’s tenure in Athens and follows reports from current and former embassy staff describing the workplace under her leadership as increasingly tense.
According to the Daily Beast, the State Department’s Office of Inspector General is examining a range of allegations involving Guilfoyle.
Those include potential substance abuse, travel on private planes and helicopters, possible improper acceptance of gifts and questions surrounding her relationship with an energy and construction company.
Sources in Greece said complaints had accumulated to the point that the department decided to act.
“You receive enough complaints, and you open up an investigation,” one source said.
“Hopefully this shakes her.”
The State Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The investigation follows a series of reports detailing Guilfoyle’s lifestyle and behavior while serving as ambassador.
Embassy employees have accused her of making costly demands, including requests for complimentary meals, expensive wine and a $58,000 basketball court at her Athens residence.
Staffers have also described a volatile work environment.
According to the report, Guilfoyle has repeatedly threatened employees with termination when tasks were not completed to her satisfaction.
One source said she would tell staff, “F–king get it done or you’re f–king fired!”
Several employees were allegedly demoted after disputes with the ambassador.
Two drivers, identified as Petros and Dimitris, were reportedly removed from driving duties because Guilfoyle did not approve of how they handled a turn.
The men had previously received training in the U.S.
Another incident allegedly involved the head of Guilfoyle’s security detail.
According to the report, Guilfoyle called the agent at around 4 a.m. while drinking in Mykonos and asked him to bring her ice.
The agent, who was asleep, did not answer.
A source claimed he was demoted the following day.
“Guilfoyle was drinking at four in the morning, she called her security detail, Vasili, a grandfather, who was sleeping obviously, and did not respond,” the source said. “Next day, she demoted him.”
Complaints over Guilfoyle’s behavior allegedly became serious enough that the Hellenic Police Department was involved after staff members reported verbal abuse.
Meanwhile, Guilfoyle has been photographed enjoying Greece’s luxury social scene.
She was seen drinking champagne at an exclusive beach club in Mykonos in July and also traveled to Paris Fashion Week that month.
The report also raised questions about Guilfoyle’s travel.
She reportedly arrived in Athens for her first day as ambassador aboard a billionaire’s private jet.
Her relationship with business and political figures has also drawn scrutiny.
The inspector general is reportedly looking into her connections with an energy and construction company as well as possible gifts.
Guilfoyle faced another round of controversy this week after a separate report alleged she asked a major Trump donor to help pay a $100,000 American Express bill.
The report claimed she offered access to influential figures in President Donald Trump’s circle in return for financial help.
That allegation has added to the scrutiny surrounding her conduct.
Guilfoyle’s personal connections to Trump’s political world have long been well known.
She previously worked at Fox News and was engaged to Donald Trump Jr.
The couple quietly ended their engagement in 2024.
Shortly afterward, Guilfoyle was appointed U.S. ambassador to Greece.
Her tenure has now become the subject of growing concern inside the administration, according to the report.
One Trump insider questioned how much longer she could remain in the position if the allegations continue to pile up.
“The question now is, how long can she hang on?” the source said.
“At what point will the President look at this and decide, this simply can’t go on.”
For now, Guilfoyle remains in her post.
But with the State Department inspector general reviewing complaints and staff members publicly describing a chaotic workplace, her time in Athens is now under a much brighter spotlight.
