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Trump and Rubio weigh firing Kimberly Guilfoyle after reports of improper conduct
Trump and Rubio weigh firing Guilfoyle over improper conduct reports.
Context
What happened: Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are weighing firing US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle after reports alleging improper and possibly illegal conduct before and during her tenure in Athens.
Key numbers: A Journal report cited texts saying Guilfoyle asked a Trump donor to pay a $100,000 credit card bill before her confirmation hearing.
Why it matters: A US official said Trump and Rubio are extremely angry and may decide this week. The state department inspector general is looking into the allegations, and Democrats have called for an investigation.
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What changed
Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are weighing firing US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle after reports alleging improper and possibly illegal conduct before and during her tenure in Athens.
Why it matters
A US official said Trump and Rubio are extremely angry and may decide this week. The state department inspector general is looking into the allegations, and Democrats have called for an investigation.