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1. 2 Oct 13 12:00 PM

   Deters announces defamation lawsuit, calls payment request "grifting"

   On CNN's Anderson Cooper 360°, Deters vowed to sue Guilfoyle, her lawyers, and her law firm in Kentucky for defamation. He rejected her attorneys' claim that he owed $150,000 in consulting fees, stating her messages never mention money he owed and that she asked him to fabricate documentation.

   “I'm going to be suing those lawyers, that law firm, and Kimberly Guilfoyle here in Kentucky. It's gonna be fun.”

   1. 3 outlets Trump Donor Sues Kimberly Guilfoyle For Defamation After Allegations She Asked Him For $100,000

      first by Forbes, 13h ago · also ZeroHedge, Forbes Business

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      • Guilfoyle Hit With Defamation Suit By Donor Behind $100,000 Amex Allegations ZeroHedge · 12h ago
   2. 2 outlets Trump Donor Guilfoyle Begged for Money Vows to Sue Her and Her Lawyers: 'It's Gonna Be Fun'

      first by Mediaite, 2d ago · also Independent UK

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      • Trump Donor Plans to Sue Guilfoyle Over Payment Dispute NewsMax.com · 2d ago
      • Donor Kimberly Guilfoyle begged for money files defamation suit that he says could ‘bring down entire Trump administration’ Independent UK · 13h ago
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     🚨 WOW: In a new video, Trump donor Eric Deters announces he has FILED A LAWSUIT against Kimberly Guilfoyle and her lawyers, threatening to depose Guilfoyle and Donald Trump Jr. and subpoena Trump administration records. Deters also claims he has an explosive new recording from

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     MAGA Donor Enthusiastically Threatens Kimberly Guilfoyle With A Lawsuit: ‘It’s Gonna Be Fun’ https://www. huffpost.com/entry/kimberly-gu ilfoyle-eric-deters-maga-donor-lawsuit_n_6ace2b18e4b0447f8d488b42?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into News & Politics @ news-politics-huffingtonpost

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2. 1 Oct 13

   Trump says administration "not happy" and reviewing Guilfoyle's status

   Trump confirmed on Monday that he and his administration are examining the scandal and considering whether to remove Guilfoyle from her ambassador position. According to a senior U.S. official, both Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are "extremely pissed off" and expected to decide her future within the week.

   “We are looking at it. We are not happy.”

   1. 1 outlet Trump donor says he’ll sue Guilfoyle, attorneys

      first by The Hill, 2d ago

3. backgroundOct 12

   Wall Street Journal publishes Signal messages and payment allegations — The Wall Street Journal first published Guilfoyle's Signal messages requesting the $100,000 payment and reporting that she allegedly asked Deters for money to cover her credit card bill.

4. backgroundJul 3, 2025

   Guilfoyle requests $100K from Deters via Signal — Guilfoyle sent encrypted messages to Kentucky attorney Eric Deters requesting $100,000 to pay off her American Express bill, asking him to wire money directly to Amex and assuring him it "won't show up anywhere." The request came days before her July 2025 confirmation hearing.