GOP donor attorney Eric Deters alleges Kimberly Guilfoyle sought $100,000 payment before Senate confirmation

A Republican donor and attorney said U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle asked him to send $100,000 in advance of her Senate confirmation hearing, according to reporting published Thursday. Attorney Eric Deters described the request as part of what he said was an effort to “dealing” with the confirmation process.

Deters made the remarks in connection with a broader dispute involving Guilfoyle, whom he is reported to have told about the payment timing. He characterized the episode as involving money wired before the hearing rather than after it, and he framed his complaint as a frustration with how business or influence-related arrangements were handled around the nomination.

The reporting also said Deters used the opportunity to criticize President Donald Trump’s sons and Jared Kushner, alleging he did not like what he described as their business environment. Deters’s comments centered on personal dealings and the surrounding relationships, rather than on a specific congressional vote or a particular piece of legislation.

Guilfoyle, who has been serving as the U.S. ambassador to Greece, faced scrutiny over her nomination process in the period leading up to a Senate confirmation hearing, according to the account. Deters’s allegation adds to public discussion of how political donors and nominees interacted with respect to money, access, and timing during the confirmation phase.

Deters’s reported comments came as the question of ethics and donor influence remains a recurring issue in federal appointments. In such cases, the key factual questions typically include who requested payments, what those payments were for, the timing of any transfers relative to official proceedings, and whether any applicable ethics rules were followed.

A Senate confirmation hearing is a formal step in the process of placing nominees in senior roles, and public allegations about the handling of payment requests can raise questions about transparency and whether the government’s vetting and appointment system is being influenced improperly. The practical stakes are tied to the credibility of the confirmation process and the public trust in executive-branch appointments.

It was not immediately clear from the reporting whether Deters’s claims have been formally adjudicated or whether any investigation has been opened based on the specific allegations. The next steps for any related matter would depend on whether lawmakers, ethics bodies, or federal investigators seek documents, testimony, or records connected to the alleged $100,000 payment request.