The controversy centers on Kimberly Guilfoyle, who resigned as United States ambassador to Greece after allegations that she solicited $100,000 from a Make America Great Again donor to cover her personal American Express bill. The sum is cited in both U.S. dollars and British pounds equivalent.
On 13 October, the White House formally requested her resignation. Press secretary Katie Zacharia confirmed the request publicly, stating that Guilfoyle had been a wonderful asset to the team and wishing her well.
Also on 13 October, a Wall Street Journal investigation into Guilfoyle's financial dealings prompted President Trump to consider her dismissal.
Deters welcomed the resignation as the right move for the country and described the alleged conduct as an awful look for the administration.
Later that day, Eric Deters, a Trump supporter and former Kentucky congressional candidate, threatened to sue Guilfoyle and her lawyers during a Facebook Live broadcast. He accused her of grifting on the highest level and claimed his disclosures played a role in her departure, stating he could not withstand what he revealed. Deters welcomed the resignation as the right move for the country and described the alleged conduct as an awful look for the administration. He also declared intent to sue Guilfoyle, her lawyers, and her law firm, calling it something he would find fun.
The administration maintains a neutral stance on the matter, while Guilfoyle is portrayed critically and Deters is shown as supportive of the outcome. The events unfolded within a single day, leaving the ambassador's post vacant and the possibility of litigation unresolved.