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US ambassador to Greece allegedly warned she could collapse any country
The Wall Street Journal says ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle told Greek energy minister Stavros Papastavrou the US could topple any nation, a statement disputed by the ambassador’s lawyer and Greek officials.
By Felo News Desk · Published
The Wall Street Journal reported that US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle told Greek energy minister Stavros Papastavrou the United States could collapse "any country we want" during a dinner in Athens in March.
Guilfoyle allegedly referenced the recent collapse of Romania’s pro‑EU government, saying, "We can do that to any country we want. We can do that here." Papastavrou replied that the US could not replace Greece’s elected government.
Guilfoyle’s lawyer denied the characterisation of the exchange, and Greek government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis said no threat was ever made. Party secretary Konstantinos Kyranakis, who attended the event, also said there was no threat to Greece.
Key facts
- The Wall Street Journal reported that ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle said the US could collapse any country during a dinner with Greek officials. (independent.co.uk)
- Guilfoyle allegedly referenced Romania’s government collapse when making the comment. (independent.co.uk)
- Guilfoyle’s lawyer disputed the WSJ’s characterisation of the exchange. (independent.co.uk)
- Greek officials, including spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis, said no threat was made. (independent.co.uk)
- Kimberly Guilfoyle was appointed US ambassador to Greece in December 2024. (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “Trump envoy warned Greek minister US can bring down ‘any country we want’: report”
