Her attorneys reject Eric Deters’ allegations as false, citing a signed contract, unpaid fees of approximately $150,000, and his own statements. They are now considering legal action while reaffirming the Ambassador’s commitment to President Donald Trump’s strategic priorities.
WASHINGTON – ATHENS | October 12, 2026
U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle is pushing back against Eric Deters’ allegations, with her attorneys issuing a forceful statement that challenges his account and places his outstanding financial obligations at the center of the dispute.
Attorneys Jesse Binnall and David M. Schwartzmaintain that Deters has attempted to transform a contractual disagreement into accusations of misconduct, despite a signed agreement and communications that, according to the legal team, directly contradict his claims.
Their central assertion is unequivocal: Eric Deters owes Ambassador Guilfoyle approximately $150,000 for speaking engagements and consulting services performed before she entered government service.
The attorneys also accuse Deters of using national television appearances to attack not only Guilfoyle but President Trump and other senior administration figures.
A SIGNED CONTRACT AND $150,000 IN UNPAID FEES
According to the statement, Deters hired Guilfoyle to headline his Kentucky Freedom Fest events as he sought to raise his public profile ahead of his political campaigns.
On May 20, 2024, Deters signed a written agreement with a third-party booking agency representing Guilfoyle. The contract established a $200,000 fee, payable by May 31, 2024.
Additional arrangements involved speaking engagements, strategic communications, and fundraising consulting services.
Her attorneys state that a third party witnessed the consulting agreement and subsequently confirmed its existence under oath.
Deters, they maintain, failed to meet the contractual payment deadline. Over the following months, he made irregular partial payments while offering various explanations for the outstanding balance.
The attorneys also cite his own text messages, in which he allegedly blamed business associates and legal advisers for the delays.
Approximately $150,000 remains unpaid, according to Guilfoyle’s legal team.
The statement directly rejects the attempt to characterize requests for payment as improper conduct.
“Asking a client to pay for work already done is not corruption.”
The attorneys argue that Guilfoyle was seeking compensation for legitimate professional services performed before assuming her diplomatic responsibilities.
THE $1 MILLION OFFER GUILFOYLE REFUSED
The legal response also addresses a separate $1 million offer that Deters allegedly acknowledged making to Guilfoyle.
According to her attorneys, Deters told reporters that he had offered the money in exchange for assistance publicizing his private medical malpractice litigation and bringing the matter to the attention of Trump administration officials.
Guilfoyle refused the offer, the attorneys state.
They further cite Deters’ own acknowledgment that he had paid Guilfoyle for speaking engagements partly because he wanted to cultivate relationships within President Trump’s political circle.
Her legal team maintains that these admissions, together with the signed agreements and outstanding payments, undermine the allegations he has subsequently made.
The attorneys’ response puts Deters’ financial obligations, his contractual commitments, and his own statements at the center of the controversy.
TRUMP’S STRATEGIC AGENDA AND GUILFOYLE’S DIPLOMATIC MISSION
Beyond the dispute, the attorneys reaffirm Ambassador Guilfoyle’s commitment to advancing President Donald Trump’s strategic energy priorities and strengthening the U.S.–Greece partnership.
Since becoming the first woman to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Greece on November 4, 2025, Guilfoyle has made American energy leadership and the advancement of U.S. energy security interests across Europe central priorities of her tenure, according to the statement.
Her diplomatic agenda includes expanding American energy cooperation, reinforcing strategic ties between Washington and Athens, and advancing the Vertical Corridor, a major component of U.S. energy policy in the region.
The statement specifically emphasizes her work in promoting American energy expansion and strengthening the United States’ strategic position in European energy markets.
American energy leadership, European energy security, the U.S.–Greece strategic partnership, and the Vertical Corridor remain central to the Ambassador’s mission under President Trump.
These are the priorities her attorneys highlight while responding to the accusations directed against her.
LEGAL ACTION NOW UNDER CONSIDERATION
Guilfoyle’s attorneys confirm that they are evaluating all available legal remedies to recover the approximately $150,000 they say Deters still owes, along with any additional potential legal claims.
Their statement directly challenges his allegations, relying on contractual documentation, communications, and the accounts of individuals they say can substantiate the professional arrangements.
The legal team maintains that Deters’ allegations are contradicted by his own signed agreement and statements, and that Guilfoyle is entitled to payment for the work she performed.
The attorneys conclude by reaffirming that Ambassador Guilfoyle has served, and will continue to serve, with integrity, honor and distinction.
As her legal team moves to defend her reputation and pursue the outstanding debt, Guilfoyle remains focused on her diplomatic responsibilities: advancing President Trump’s energy priorities, strengthening American strategic interests in Europe, and deepening cooperation between the United States and Greece.
