CPAC Chair Posts Gala Photo Amid Guilfoyle Fallout
Matt Schlapp shared an image from CPAC's gala with Kimberly Guilfoyle, days after her resignation as ambassador to Greece.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Fine Art
CPAC chair Matt Schlapp posted a photo of himself with Kimberly Guilfoyle at CPAC's gala on X, showing a painting of a woman's face covered in an American flag pattern. Guilfoyle resigned as ambassador to Greece in October 2026 after the White House asked her to step down.
Why it matters
Guilfoyle was pushed out amid misconduct allegations, and she has denied wrongdoing. Schlapp's post drew mocking online commentary, highlighting the scrutiny surrounding figures tied to the event.
Ticket packages for CPAC's 'Gathering of Visionaries' at Mar-a-Lago were priced at up to $95,000, while a $100,000 credit card bill was reportedly sought from a donor. The reported allegations against Guilfoyle remain unverified, and the extraction gives no independent confirmation of the claims.
The players
Matt Schlapp
Matt Schlapp is the chair of the American Conservative Union, which organizes the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC).
Kimberly Guilfoyle
Kimberly Guilfoyle is a former Fox News host and Trump fundraiser who served as U.S. ambassador to Greece before her resignation.
The details
Schlapp posted the photo on X with a caption thanking Guilfoyle for a painting she bought and gave to CPAC. The image shows a painting of a woman's face covered in an American flag pattern, with a woman beside it wearing a red, white and blue dress with Trump's face woven in.
Timeline
October 2026: Guilfoyle resigned as ambassador to Greece after the White House asked her to step down.
November 7, 2026: Schlapp posted the photo with Guilfoyle at CPAC's gala.
Political Context
The gala photo appears after Guilfoyle's October 2026 exit from her ambassador post, which the White House pursued following reports of misconduct. Her denial of wrongdoing and vow to defend herself frame the dispute as unresolved rather than settled.
Readers following the story can see how the CPAC gala and its ticket packages, priced up to $95,000, shape who attends such events. The reported allegations against Guilfoyle may affect how public figures tied to the organization are covered going forward.
The takeaway
Public posts from event organizers can quickly draw scrutiny when they feature figures facing unresolved allegations. Watching how official statements and documented facts develop is the most reliable way to understand such disputes.
Further reading
Explore more Fine Art coverage to see how the painting at the center of this photo fits into the wider art world.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Raw Story.
