Guilfoyle's Unusual Diplomatic Companion Raises Questions in Europe
U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle is facing scrutiny from European officials over her frequent public appearances with Christos Marafatsos, a private lobbyist for the Greek energy firm Aktor Group. While Guilfoyle aims to reduce European reliance on Russian energy, her close association with Marafatsos, who lacks diplomatic experience, has confused regional leaders and raised questions about the intersection of state diplomacy and private commercial interests.