Guilfoyle Reportedly Sought Greek Businessmen's Help With Car Debt
Before taking up her ambassadorial post, Kimberly Guilfoyle reportedly asked several wealthy Greek businessmen to pay $250,000 toward her Mercedes G-Wagon as she dealt with large American Express debts. Sources said the businessmen did not provide the money. Her mandatory financial disclosure did not mention the vehicle, though it listed a boat loan of $100,000 to $250,000 from a marine and aviation financing firm.
According to the Daily Mail, in mid-2025 Kimberly Guilfoyle approached multiple affluent Greek business figures while preparing to become ambassador. She asked them to cover a $250,000 payment tied to her Mercedes G-Wagon, as she reportedly faced significant American Express balances. Four insiders from Greek and State Department circles were cited. The businessmen did not fund the request, sources said.
Her required federal financial disclosure did not list the vehicle. It did include a boat-related loan between $100,000 and $250,000, owed to Azure Funding, a firm focused on financing boats and aircraft. The article noted that unpaid debts may draw scrutiny during ambassadorial vetting.
The report may intensify public scrutiny of financial vetting for diplomatic nominees and of how officials' debts are disclosed. It could affect trust in ambassadorial appointments, particularly among Greek business communities and U.S. diplomatic partners, if questions about undisclosed obligations persist. It may also shape media coverage of ethics in government, though the businessmen declined the request and no payment was made.