Leaked files reveal US ambassador Guilfoyle’s lavish Athens spending
https://www.turkiyetoday.com/world/leaked-files-reveal-us-ambassador-guilfoyles-lavish-athens-spending-3217391?s=1
Leaked documents have placed U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle under scrutiny, after reports pointed to costly upgrades at her official residence in Athens, including a basketball court and plans for a government-funded photographer.
The claims have surfaced at a time when Guilfoyle already stands out in Athens for her high visibility, blending diplomacy with a social presence that has drawn both attention and criticism.
A January profile by The New York Times described her as “the talk of Athens,” capturing both the attention she attracts and the unease surrounding her role.
The latest reports add a financial dimension to that image, raising questions about public spending, priorities, and the optics of her tenure.
According to the Daily Mail, Guilfoyle approved a plan in December to build a half-sized basketball court at Jefferson House, the U.S. ambassador’s residence in Athens’ Kolonaki district, at a cost of about €50,000 (around $58,000).
Separate documents reviewed by the outlet also outline a proposed €25,000 annual contract for photography and videography services.