Rubio lashes out at media for demanding comment on Guilfoyle report
Secretary of State Marco Rubio became frustrated with the press while preparing to leave Greece for Portugal, criticizing their demands for comment on an alleged investigation into Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle.
TL;DR
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized the press for demanding comments on allegations against Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle.
- A Wall Street Journal report claims Guilfoyle asked a political ally to pay $100,000 in credit card debt before becoming ambassador.
- A Daily Mail report claims the State Department's Inspector General is investigating Guilfoyle for workplace conduct.
- Rubio dismissed the inquiries as a "game" and refused to discuss the allegations while abroad.
- Guilfoyle's alleged messages to donor Eric Deters were provided to the Wall Street Journal.
- Eric Deters called Guilfoyle a "grifter" and stated she is "doing this right now in Greece."
- Rubio had previously praised Guilfoyle's work as ambassador during a press conference in Greece.
- Rubio concluded his visit to Greece and traveled to Portugal for meetings.