Kimberly Guilfoyle under scanner as a private company lobbyist accompanies her to crucial energy meetings.
A Wall Street Journal investigation reported that Marafatsos, 39, has frequently accompanied Guilfoyle to high-level meetings despite having no official role in the US government.
The report said some foreign officials who encountered Marafatsos alongside Guilfoyle assumed he was a member of her official diplomatic team or even her chief of staff. He said Guilfoyle has worked with companies across the energy sector and that her official meetings are arranged through embassy channels. Marafatsos said he was proud to promote commercial initiatives that he believes advance US interests and create economic opportunities in Greece and southeastern Europe.
US Ambassador to Greece and Donald Trump Jr’s ex Kimberly Guilfoyle has come under scrutiny over the prominent role played by Greek-American businessman and lobbyist Christos Marafatsos during her efforts to promote US energy interests across southeastern Europe. He is a registered lobbyist for Greek construction company Aktor Group, which has expanded into the natural gas business. In reality, he is a private businessman whose lobbying work includes representing Aktor. Marafatsos was present during a meeting with Bulgaria’s president. Guilfoyle’s lawyer, Jesse Binnall, rejected the suggestion that the ambassador was improperly promoting one company. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has described Guilfoyle as an effective advocate for the administration’s agenda.