- MAGA donor and Kentucky attorney Eric Deters has filed a defamation lawsuit against former U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle and her legal team.
- The lawsuit follows reports that Guilfoyle asked Deters to pay a $100,000 American Express bill in exchange for political influence in the Trump administration.
- Guilfoyle resigned from her ambassador post this week following encouragement from the White House amid the scandal.
- Guilfoyle's attorneys denied the authenticity of published text messages and accused Deters of false claims, leading to the defamation suit in Kentucky state court.
- Deters denied owing Guilfoyle any money and claims his lawsuit could have major political ramifications for members of the administration.
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