On the record · Updated October 18, 2026

Eric Deters quotes

Trump donor and businessman

2 things Eric Deters said, verbatim, on October 14, 2026, each linked to where it ran. Grouped by the questions at issue, with who supported, disputed, or qualified each one.

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Guilfoyle's $100,000 request to donor Eric Deters was payment owed for past speaking and consulting work.

Disputes Oct 14

Deters, who said he did not ultimately pay Guilfoyle, also said it was a "complete lie" that he owed her money for speaking and consulting fees and said he is planning to take legal action against her.

BBC News White House forces out Guilfoyle at new press secretary's 14-minute first briefing ›

Others on this question

David Schwartz and Jesse Binnall attorneys for Kimberly Guilfoyle Supports

“Asking a client to pay for work already done is not corruption. It is the opposite of corruption”

The reported allegations of misconduct against Guilfoyle are credible.

Supports Oct 14

Deters characterized her request as "pay to play," and said he had sought help from Guilfoyle with access to Trump administration officials, including the attorney general and IRS commissioner.

CBS News White House forces out Guilfoyle at new press secretary's 14-minute first briefing ›

Others on this question

Marco Rubio Secretary of State Qualifies

“You guys walk around thinking that because some source told you something and you reported it, it's the gospel. It's not the gospel. It's not the gospel for me.”

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