PoliticsKimberly Guilfoyle Was 'Banished' to Greece After Donald Trump Jr. Discovered Her Nasty Texts About His Partner Bettina Anderson: Report
Kimberly Guilfoyle was allegedly 'banished' to Greece after her scurrilous texts about Don Jr.'s then-girlfriend leaked.
Oct. 19 2026, Published 2:11 p.m. ET
A report by Greek newspaper Kathimerini claims that a falling out with the Trump family influenced Kimberly Guilfoyle's December 2024 appointment as U.S. ambassador to Greece.
According to Kathimerini, Donald Trump Jr., 48, discovered insulting messages about his then-girlfriend, Bettina Anderson, written by Guilfoyle, 57, to Eric Deters, the Trump donor she allegedly attempted to extort $100,000 from.
Kathimerini revealed these vicious text messages were the primary reason the Trump family allegedly "banished" Guilfoyle from the United States.
What Did She Say About Bettina Anderson?
A Greek newspaper alleged that Kimberly Guilfoyle's scathing texts about Donald Trump Jr.'s then-girlfriend were the catalyst to sending her to Greece.
In the messages, Guilfoyle reportedly called Anderson, 39, a "[sic] cloud chasing horror" — she likely meant “clout-chasing” — alongside other unflattering claims about her background.
Guilfoyle agreed when Deters used a severe vulgar insult about Anderson ("what a c---") during the exchange.
Guilfoyle's representatives and legal team have disputed the authenticity of the leaked text messages, claiming at various points that they were fabricated, referred to legitimate invoices, or were generated using AI. However, Deters maintained they are genuine.
After Guilfoyle's scathing messages about Anderson leaked, the Trump family 'offloaded' Don Jr.'s ex to Greece.
The Greek newspaper’s report alleged that the Trump family wanted to distance Guilfoyle from Washington following the bitter split from Don Jr. in 2024, effectively "offloading" her to the diplomatic post in Athens.
The Trump family reportedly wanted Guilfoyle entirely removed from their immediate orbit in the U.S. and effectively "foisted her on the faraway European capital" by appointing her as the U.S. Ambassador to Greece.
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The Greek newspaper also alleged that Guilfoyle's texts included unflattering allegations of Don Jr.'s now-wife.
The paper reported that the messages didn't just contain name-calling, but also detailed "deeply unflattering allegations about Anderson's past."
This report follows a series of public scandals beyond the Deters pay-for-play scandal that led to Guilfoyle's resignation as ambassador.
A State Department Inspector General investigation found that Guilfoyle accepted lavish, undeclared perks. Beyond financial misconduct, the State Department Inspector General probe targeted her management style, as the former Fox News personality faced accusations of creating a hostile workplace environment for staff at the U.S. Embassy in Athens.
Kimberly Guilfoyle Asked for Help
In a desperate attempt to save her position, Guilfoyle reportedly appealed to Trump insiders to plea for her.
The Wall Street Journal reported on a separate audio recording where Guilfoyle was caught raging about being excluded from a Trump family dinner party.
In the days immediately leading up to her October 13 ouster, Guilfoyle reportedly made frantic phone calls to powerful allies to shore up support. She pleaded with high-profile figures, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and billionaire media mogul Rupert Murdoch, to intervene and have The Wall Street Journal spike its negative coverage of her, but he declined.
Guilfoyle has denied wrongdoing in the financial and ethics allegations and promised to defend her reputation, though she has not publicly addressed the specific claims about the messages involving Anderson. The POTUS has since sought to distance himself from her, stating she was "not a member of my family.”
