Eric Deters files defamation lawsuit against Kimberly Guilfoyle

Updated on: October 15, 2026 / 2:54 PM EDT / CBS News

Eric Deters files defamation lawsuit against Kimberly Guilfoyle

TL;DR

  • Republican donor Eric Deters filed a defamation lawsuit against Kimberly Guilfoyle and her legal team.
  • Deters previously accused Guilfoyle of soliciting $100,000 for her American Express bill in exchange for help with the Trump administration.
  • Guilfoyle's legal team disputed the authenticity of text messages provided by Deters and claimed he owed Guilfoyle money.
  • The lawsuit was filed in Kentucky state court.
  • Kimberly Guilfoyle recently resigned from her ambassadorship to Greece.