Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) is raising serious alarms about recent reporting surrounding U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle and her personal finances.
Barrasso made his remarks Sunday during an appearance on CBS’s “Face the Nation,” speaking directly with anchor Margaret Brennan about the mounting concerns.
The senior Wyoming Republican did not mince words, describing the reports as deeply troubling and signaling that accountability measures are likely forthcoming from multiple directions.
“Well, what we’ve seen in the reports is very troubling. It’s concerning. And I’m sure there’s going to be an investigation. I would assume the State Department would be conducting that,” Barrasso told CBS’s Margaret Brennan on “Face the Nation.”
Barrasso also pointed to congressional oversight as a second front for scrutiny, indicating that Capitol Hill would not simply defer to the executive branch on the matter.
“I know that the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will have oversight and look into that as well. But I think the public has a right to know what was — what is found, and it is quite a bit of concern,” he added.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee holds significant authority over ambassadorial conduct and foreign policy operations, giving it a natural jurisdictional basis to examine Guilfoyle’s situation.
Guilfoyle, who was confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to Greece, has faced scrutiny in recent reporting related to her financial affairs, drawing attention from members of both parties.
The State Department would typically be the first institutional body to conduct an internal review when questions arise about the conduct of a sitting ambassador.
Barrasso’s public call for accountability is notable given his position as Senate Majority Whip, a role that places him among the most powerful Republicans in the upper chamber.
His willingness to voice concern publicly suggests the issue carries enough political weight that senior Republicans feel compelled to respond rather than deflect questions from the press.
The remarks add pressure on both the State Department and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to act swiftly and transparently in examining the reported allegations surrounding Guilfoyle.
