Trump says he’s ‘looking at’ firing Kimberly Guilfoyle from Athens post
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What the sources say, in brief
According to The New York Times, President Trump said he is "looking at" firing U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle, in response to a question about accusations that she asked a G.O.P. donor to pay off her credit card. The Hill reported Trump told reporters on the White House South Lawn Monday, "We're not happy." The Washington Post said Guilfoyle is accused of asking a donor to pay her personal American Express bill. CBS News reported that an associate of Guilfoyle's alleged she asked for $100,000 to be wired to pay the bill in exchange for help ahead of her Senate confirmation hearing. The Hill said The Wall Street Journal first reported the story. The story is developing.
Key points
- Trump said he is "looking at" firing Kimberly Guilfoyle, according to The New York Times and The Hill.
- The Washington Post reported Guilfoyle is accused of asking a donor to pay her American Express bill.
- CBS News reported an associate alleged she asked for $100,000 to be wired to pay the bill.
- The Hill said Trump spoke to reporters on the White House South Lawn on Monday.
- The Hill said The Wall Street Journal first reported the story.
What we know
- Trump said he is "looking at" firing Guilfoyle as U.S. ambassador to Greece, according to CBS News and The Hill.
- Guilfoyle faces accusations that she asked a G.O.P. donor to pay off her credit card, per The New York Times.
- Trump said "We're not happy," according to The Hill and The Washington Post.
Sources differ: CBS News gives a $100,000 wire figure and a Senate confirmation context, which the other outlets do not mention.
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Trump says he’s ‘looking at’ firing Kimberly Guilfoyle from Athens post. According to The New York Times, President Trump said he is "looking at" firing U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle, in response to a question about accusations that she asked a G.O.P. donor to pay off her credit card. The Hill reported Trump told reporters on the White House South Lawn Monday, "We're not happy." The Washington Post said Guilfoyle is accused of asking a donor to pay her personal American Express bill. CBS News reported that an associate of Guilfoyle's alleged she asked for $100,000 to be wired to pay the bill in exchange for help ahead of her Senate confirmation hearing. The Hill said The Wall Street Journal first reported the story. The story is developing. Covered by 5 publications. The Washington Post Politics: Trump says he’s ‘looking at’ firing Kimberly Guilfoyle from Athens post. The New York Times: Trump Says He Is ‘Looking at’ Firing Kimberly Guilfoyle. The New York Times Politics: Trump Says He Is ‘Looking at’ Firing Kimberly Guilfoyle. The Hill: Trump says he’s ‘looking at’ firing Guilfoyle. CBS News: Trump says he's considering firing Kimberly Guilfoyle, shores up Republican support in Ohio.
Who is covering it
- The Washington Post Politics United States Trump says he’s ‘looking at’ firing Kimberly Guilfoyle from Athens post Ambassador Guilfoyle is accused of asking a donor to pay her personal American Express bill. “We’re not happy,” the president told reporters. 12 Oct · Tier 2
- The New York Times United States Trump Says He Is ‘Looking at’ Firing Kimberly Guilfoyle President Trump made the remark in response to a question about the U.S. ambassador to Greece, who faces accusations that she asked a G.O.P. donor to pay off her credit card. 13 Oct · Tier 2
- The New York Times Politics United States Trump Says He Is ‘Looking at’ Firing Kimberly Guilfoyle President Trump made the remark in response to a question about the U.S. ambassador to Greece, who faces accusations that she asked a G.O.P. donor to pay off her credit card. 13 Oct · Tier 2
- The Hill United States Trump says he’s ‘looking at’ firing Guilfoyle President Trump confirmed reports that he is considering firing Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle amid misconduct allegations. “Well, we’re looking at it. Yeah, we’re not happy,” Trump told The Hill when speaking with reporters on the White House South Lawn Monday. The Wall Street Journal first reported 12 Oct · Tier 3
- CBS News United States Trump says he's considering firing Kimberly Guilfoyle, shores up Republican support in Ohio President Trump traveled to Ohio to rally Republicans ahead of the November midterm elections. Meanwhile, Kimberly Guilfoyle's fate as the U.S. ambassador to Greece may be under fire after a Trump donor claimed she tried to get him to pay off $100,000 in credit card debt in exchange for political ac 13 Oct · Tier 3
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