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White House says US ambassador to Greece Guilfoyle asked to resign

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The White House announced on October 13 that US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle was asked to resign. This decision came after President Donald Trump said he was considering firing her due to dissatisfaction over alleged threats made by Guilfoyle to use US influence against the Greek government. Lawmakers had previously voiced concerns about these allegations, though no official response from Washington's embassy in Athens or Guilfoyle herself was available at the time of reporting.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle was forced to resign as U.S. Ambassador to Greece on October 13, 2026, amid allegations of corruption and misconduct. The Wall Street Journal had previously reported that Guilfoyle sought help from a political ally, Eric Deters, to pay off a $100,000 American Express credit card bill before her confirmation hearing as ambassador, allegedly offering connections with political officials in return.

Guilfoyle's departure was marked by the Greek president refusing her a traditional farewell ceremony due to the scandal surrounding her tenure. This decision highlighted the negative impact of the allegations on her professional reputation and public image.

In addition to losing her diplomatic position, Guilfoyle faced criticism from former associates within the Trump family. President Donald Trump publicly distanced himself from her, stating she was "never family," despite her engagement to his son Donald Jr. Other members of the Trump inner circle, including Melania Trump, Ivanka Trump, Tiffany Trump, and Lara Trump (now married to Donald Jr.), also maintained a cold or distant stance towards Guilfoyle following her ousting.

Guilfoyle's abrupt departure from her post marks one of the shortest tenures for an ambassador in recent history, with the incident overshadowed only by Katie Zacharia's brief stint as White House Press Secretary. Despite the allegations against her, Guilfoyle defended herself on social media, stating that the accusations were false and expressing gratitude to President Trump for the opportunity she had been given.

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White House says US ambassador to Greece Guilfoyle asked to resign WASHINGTON, Oct 13 - The White House said on Tuesday that it had asked US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign. "We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign," said White House press secretary Katie Zacharia at a briefing.
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🔮 "She has been a wonderful asset to the team, and we wish her well."
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White House says US ambassador to Greece Guilfoyle asked to resign · assertive framing

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White House says US ambassador to Greece Guilfoyle asked to resign WASHINGTON, Oct 13 - The White House said on Tuesday that it had asked US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign. "We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign," said White House press secretary Katie Zacharia at a briefing. asserted
Zacharia → say → briefing
"She has been a wonderful asset to the team, and we wish her well." asserted
we → wish → her
US President Donald Trump had said on Monday that he was considering firing Guilfoyle, telling reporters: "We're not happy." asserted
We → say → reporters
US lawmakers previously expressed concerns over allegations that Guilfoyle may have threatened to use US influence to undermine the Greek government. uncertain
Guilfoyle → express → government
Washington's embassy in Athens did not immediately respond to a request for comment directed to Guilfoyle. asserted
embassy → respond → Guilfoyle
Greece has been an important NATO ally to the United States, offering key military facilities to safeguard security in the Eastern Mediterranean, and it leads an EU maritime mission to protect commercial shipping in the Red Sea. asserted
it → offer → Sea
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