Kimberly Guilfoyle Associate Claims 0K Request Was ‘Quid Pro Quo’

Kimberly Guilfoyle Associate Claims $100K Request Was ‘Quid Pro Quo’

Man claims Guilfoyle asked for $100K in exchange for Trump administration help. New details emerge as ambassador faces scrutiny.

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October 9, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — A businessman has claimed that Kimberly Guilfoyle, the U.S. ambassador to Greece and former fiancée of Donald Trump Jr., requested $100,000 in exchange for assistance with her Senate confirmation hearing, calling it a ‘quid pro quo.’ The claim comes as she faces renewed scrutiny over alleged financial dealings with figures linked to the Trump administration.

Eric Deters, a longtime Trump supporter from Kentucky, told CBS News that Guilfoyle reached out to him days before her congressional hearing, asking for the money to pay off an American Express debt in a way that would remain private. He said he never provided the funds and instead fabricated an excuse about his wife’s disapproval. Deters also revealed that he had previously paid members of the Trump family, including $300,000 to Guilfoyle and $200,000 to Donald Trump Jr.

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Deters accused Guilfoyle of knowing the request was improper, noting that she became upset when he sent written communications about the matter. He also claimed she urged him to use Signal, a secure messaging app, which he was unfamiliar with at the time. Guilfoyle denied the allegations, calling them ‘completely false,’ and shared a letter she sent to then-IRS Commissioner Billy Long regarding Deters’ tax issue. Despite the denial, Deters remains determined to bring attention to the case and has vowed to take her deposition.

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