Trump Envoy Allegedly Claims US Can Topple Any Nation, Greek Officials Deny Threats

Trump's Greek envoy reportedly claims US can collapse any country. Greek officials deny threats amid diplomatic tensions.

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September 30, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Athens, Greece — A reported exchange between U.S. Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle and Greek Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou has sparked controversy, with the Wall Street Journal alleging that Guilfoyle claimed the U.S. could bring down any nation if it chose.

The incident reportedly occurred during a dinner meeting in Athens in March, though both sides have denied the claims. According to the report, Guilfoyle made the statement in reference to Romania’s recent government collapse, suggesting the U.S. had the power to do the same elsewhere, including in Greece.

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Papastavrou countered by emphasizing that Greece’s government is elected by its citizens and therefore not subject to external replacement. Guilfoyle’s legal team has disputed the accuracy of the report, while Greek government representatives have maintained that no threats were issued. The White House has not yet commented on the allegations.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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