Trump donor Eric Deters says he will sue Kimberly Guilfoyle and attorneys after allegations

Eric Deters, a donor who has accused U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle of pressuring him to wire $100,000 to cover a U.S. credit card bill, said in an interview with CNN that he will file a lawsuit against Guilfoyle and attorneys involved in the matter.

Deters, who was described by The Hill as a Trump donor, made the announcement after previously alleging that Guilfoyle sought the funds through intermediaries. In the CNN interview referenced by The Hill, Deters said, “I’m going to be suing those lawyers, that law firm, and Kimberly Guilfoyle,” characterizing his planned suit as directed at both Guilfoyle and legal representatives he believes played a role.

The allegations at the center of the dispute involve Deters’ claim that Guilfoyle wanted him to wire money so it could be used to pay off an American Express bill. The Hill’s report also described Deters as alleging that the pressure he experienced was connected to Guilfoyle’s efforts to obtain the funds.

The Hill reported that Deters’ accusations have been linked to an ongoing public controversy involving Guilfoyle. The reporting also indicates that the dispute has extended beyond the initial allegation, with Deters now moving toward litigation rather than limiting the dispute to public statements.

As of the time of The Hill’s report on Oct. 13, no court filing or lawsuit details, such as the jurisdiction, specific claims, named defendants, or requested relief, were reported. Deters’ statements therefore outline the target parties of his planned action but do not, in the information provided, specify procedural timelines or legal theories.

Deters’ decision to pursue litigation is likely to shift the dispute from public allegations to formal claims that can be answered in court. In the U.S. legal system, contested allegations generally require courts to determine what evidence is admissible and whether the plaintiff can meet the burden for each claim asserted.

The case would also have practical implications for how officials and legal representatives manage related controversies. If the lawsuit proceeds, it could require the involvement of counsel for the defendants, potential discovery into communications and the circumstances around any requested payments, and court proceedings that may clarify what was said, who authorized what, and how any funds were handled.