Ex-Fox News executive accuses network of ignoring Kimberly Guilfoyle misconduct allegations
WASHINGTON, DC: Fox News is facing criticism after former executive Ken LaCorte accused the network of initially ignoring allegations involving Kimberly Guilfoyle, the US ambassador to Greece.
LaCorte questioned why the network had not covered reports that Guilfoyle allegedly sought $100,000 from a wealthy MAGA donor to pay her credit card bill in exchange for help accessing Trump administration officials.
On Sunday, October 11, LaCorte called out the network for its lack of online coverage. Fox later published a report on the allegations, prompting him to question why it had taken so long.
I ran https://t.co/JJn1qE7Ra4 for a decade, and this pains me to write. Kimberly Guilfoyle, former Fox employee and (as of today) ambassador to Greece, is in the midst of a serious scandal. If true, she faces not only the likelihood of removal -- something she herself acknowledged -- but also the distinct possibility of prison. Fox has 0 reporting online about this. The most recent article at Fox mentioning her is dated December 10, 2024 ... the day Trump announced her nomination as ambassador. Fox's sister company -- the WSJ -- has done a great job leading the reporting on this. The allegations are substantive, sourced, and paint a picture of a U.S. diplomat wallowing like a pig in a trough. The network has served America well, and I have defended it against hyperbolic charges for nearly 30 years. And to be clear, this isn't a simple "mistake" by Fox. It's not a biased headline or muddled article. It's a conscious choice to ignore a major story that has been reported worldwide by every major news outlet. President Trump has spoken about it, as has VP Vance and Marco Rubio. It's journalistic malpractice. I don't have knowledge of the details of Fox's action, yet I doubt that there's been an order from up top to ignore it. I suspect it's instead a product of fear and inaction by middle management. Whatever the reason, though, it's an increasing pattern I've seen at the network. To those of you at Fox with any power -- from Lachlan on down -- know that things like this only harm the company's reputation. Not among your enemies, who will hate you no matter what, but among your supporters, like me, who get pained when the hyperbolic attacks turn out to be true.
— Ken LaCorte (@KenLaCorte) October 11, 2026
Ken LaCorte claims Fox News consciously ignored covering Kimberly Guilfoyle scandal
LaCorte, who previously worked at Fox News, criticized the network’s response to reports about Guilfoyle.
In a post, he described the allegations as serious and said they could have significant consequences if proven true.
“Kimberly Guilfoyle, former Fox employee and (as of today) ambassador to Greece, is in the midst of a serious scandal. If true, she faces not only the likelihood of removal — something she herself acknowledged — but also the distinct possibility of prison,” he wrote.
LaCorte then pointed to the absence of coverage on Fox News’ website, claiming the network had no online reporting about the allegations at the time.
He said the most recent article mentioning Guilfoyle dated back to December 10, 2024.
“It's a conscious choice to ignore a major story that has been reported worldwide by every major news outlet. President Trump has spoken about it, as has VP Vance and Marco Rubio. It's journalistic malpractice,” LaCorte wrote.
He also rejected the suggestion that the omission was necessarily a deliberate decision by senior leadership, saying he believed it could reflect problems among middle management.
“I suspect it's instead a product of fear and inaction by middle management. Whatever the reason, though, it's an increasing pattern I've seen at the network,” he added.
LaCorte said the situation was particularly disappointing because of his continued support for the network.
“Not among your enemies, who will hate you no matter what, but among your supporters, like me, who get pained when the hyperbolic attacks turn out to be true,” he wrote.
Fox News publishes report after criticism
Fox News published its report shortly before 7 pm on Sunday, describing Guilfoyle as someone who “may soon be fired amid reports she sought a six-figure credit card bailout from a Trump donor while offering access to administration officials.”
LaCorte acknowledged the report but continued to question its timing.
“Good to see Fox has now gotten around to it…” he wrote.
A source at Fox News told The Independent that editorial decisions were not determined by the network’s top executives.
The source also criticised LaCorte’s record, pointing to the growth of his own news operation, which reportedly increased from 17 million unique visitors before an overhaul to 163 million multiplatform unique visitors.
Kimberly Guilfoyle accused of seeking $100,000 from Trump donor
The Wall Street Journal reported that Guilfoyle allegedly sought $100,000 from wealthy MAGA donor Eric Deters to cover her American Express bill.
According to the report, she offered to help Deters get the Trump administration to examine personal tax and legal issues.
Guilfoyle’s lawyer disputed the authenticity of the messages cited in the allegations.
President Donald Trump was also asked about the controversy. He said he had only recently heard about it and described the situation as unfortunate.
“I just heard about it. It's too bad,” Trump said. “I mean, I don't know. She's an ambassador….She was always very nice.”
Guilfoyle previously worked at Fox News from 2006 until her abrupt departure in 2018. She became the US ambassador to Greece in November 2025.
Her time at Fox has faced scrutiny before. The New Yorker reported that the network paid a former assistant approximately $4 million after the assistant drafted a complaint alleging harassment by Guilfoyle.
Davos audio and State Department investigation add to scrutiny
Separate reporting has added to the controversy surrounding Guilfoyle.
The Wall Street Journal reported on leaked audio from a dinner party in Davos in January, following claims that Guilfoyle had not initially been invited.
In the recording, she reportedly complained about her exclusion and made remarks about her diplomatic position and ability to help those around her.
She also allegedly told people at the gathering, “You know, I can deliver the world to you, which you deserve.”
According to event organisers, Guilfoyle was eventually invited but left early.
The State Department’s Office of Inspector General is also investigating whether Guilfoyle received gifts or favors from private businessmen while serving as ambassador.
