America’s newly appointed ambassador to Greece is gearing up for an eye-catching debut that has sparked a debate among diplomats. Some wonder if an extravagant celebration is the right signal to send to America’s rivals.
Kimberly Guilfoyle, previously engaged to Donald Trump Jr., is set to begin her diplomatic journey with a nightclub event on Sunday, featuring a performance by Greek pop star Konstantinos Argiros, as revealed by a leaked itinerary acquired by the Daily Mail.
She plans to travel to the event via a private flight, courtesy of billionaire and Vivid Seats co-founder Eric Vassilatos.
The gathering will take place at Kentro Athinon, a lively dance venue in the heart of Athens known for its unique tradition where spectators shower performers with flowers. This choice has prompted unease among those aiding her transition from a MAGA personality to a seasoned diplomat.
“We appear like a banana republic right now,” a source with knowledge of the weekend’s events told the Daily Mail. “You can be sure Russia and China are viewing us with amusement.”
The event, slated for November 2 at 9 p.m., requests guests to confirm their attendance with the U.S. Embassy in Athens.
The trio — who have been spotted partying together in London and Miami stoking speculation about their increasingly visible relationship — are evidently planning a whirlwind of glamorous events, from VIP parties at a club to sun–soaked yacht trips in the Aegean on Vassilatos’s yacht.
Guilfoyle’s friendship with Argiros first made headlines at a London charity gala for The Hellenic Initiative on Oct. 9, where she was pulled on stage to dance with the performer during his set.
Daily Mail exclusively obtained the invitation to the event at Kentro Athinon, a downtown Athens dance club where fans traditionally throw flowers at performers
The trio — who have been spotted partying together in London and Miami stoking speculation about their increasingly visible relationship — are evidently planning a whirlwind of glamorous events, from VIP parties at a club to sun–soaked yacht trips in the Aegean on Vassilatos’s yacht.
The trio — who have been spotted partying together in London and Miami stoking speculation about their increasingly visible relationship — are evidently planning a whirlwind of glamorous events, from VIP parties at a club to sun–soaked yacht trips in the Aegean on Vassilatos’s yacht
Guilfoyle’s friendship with Argiros first made headlines at a London charity gala for The Hellenic Initiative on Oct. 9, where she was pulled on stage to dance with the performer during his set
Greece, a sun–soaked vacation destination steeped in ancient history and democracy, situated across the Ionian Sea from Italy and hundreds of miles from the Vatican, was seen as a compromise
She’ll be jetting to Athens by hitching a ride with billionaire and Vivid Seats co-founder Eric Vassilatos (left of Guilfoyle)
Kimberly Guilfoyle, the glamorous ex–fiance to the president’s son and firebrand MAGA loyalist, initially lobbied to be the ambassador to the Vatican before settling for her comfy post in Greece, four sources familiar with the matter exclusively tell the Daily Mail
Jefferson House, US Ambassador’s Residence in Athens, Greece
The Daily Mail has reached out to Guilfoyle and the State Department for comment. They did not immediately respond.
People close to Guilfoyle helping with her ambassadorial transition have privately expressed concern that her high-profile socializing with a CEO and Greek entertainer could undermine her credibility in the role.
Another source tells Daily Mail influential Greek–Americans are trying to play as ‘gatekeepers’ –– attempting to get close to the new ambassador.
‘They are trying to wiggle their way into her world since she is coming in fresh and naive with this level of status. Plus, she has an in with the president,’ a source close to Guilfoyle told Daily Mail.
Greece’s new ambassador is scheduled to officially begin her duties next Tuesday after arriving in Athens –– when she will present her diplomatic credentials to Greek President Konstantinos Tasoulas.
Her debut engagement as ambassador is slated for November 6–7, when she will host a reception at the Zappeion in conjunction with the Transatlantic Energy Cooperation Forum. Among the reportedly expected attendees are US Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Greece’s Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou.
Guilfoyle, the firebrand MAGA loyalist, initially lobbied to be the ambassador to the Vatican before settling for her comfy post in Greece, four sources familiar with the matter exclusively tell the Daily Mail.
Trump shut down the idea of the Vatican immediately, with one source describing it as ‘a non–starter.’
Greece, a sun–soaked vacation destination steeped in ancient history and democracy, situated across from Italy and hundreds of miles from the Vatican,was seen as a compromise.
America’s new ambassador in Greece is planning a splashy headline-grabbing debut that has some diplomats questioning whether a lavish party sends the right message to America’s adversaries
‘There was no way they were going to give her the Vatican. It wouldn’t be a fit, for many reasons. She must have known that,’ one diplomatic source close to the conversation told the Daily Mail
‘She is better off in Athens, not Rome — but it’s still a plum assignment,’ one former administration official noted
Guilfoyle was not on the transition team’s final shortlist for Greece before Gor ‘worked quickly’ to insert her name as an alternative
The event at Kentro Athinon, a downtown Athens dance club where fans traditionally throw flowers at performers, has raised concerns among those helping with her transition from MAGA starlet to the sage diplomat
Sources close to the president say Sergio Gor, former director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office and a close ally of Guilfoyle and Donald Trump Jr., pushed her for a diplomatic post.
Guilfoyle was not on the transition team’s final shortlist for Greece before Gor inserted her name as an alternative.
A diplomatic source told the Daily Mail, ‘It came out of left field. There was no way they were going to give her the Vatican. It wouldn’t be a fit, for many reasons.’
Guilfoyle’s public persona and background would likely have raised eyebrows among Vatican officials, making the appointment unconventional and controversial in such a sensitive setting.
Guilfoyle said she never pursued the Vatican and is ‘very excited to be the first female ambassador to Greece.’
