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Trump asked Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign: Katie Zacharia

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Katie Zacharia, the new White House press secretary, announced on Tuesday that President Trump has asked Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign from her position as U.S. ambassador to Greece. The request follows allegations of improper behavior including pressure on a donor for personal financial assistance and receiving inappropriate gifts and services. Despite these accusations, Guilfoyle’s legal team denied any wrongdoing, asserting that the payments were compensation for professional services provided before she was confirmed in her role.

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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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Through her attorneys, Guilfoyle has denied any wrongdoing and remained adamant that the $100,000 she had requested from Trump donor Eric Deters for her American Express credit card bill was a payment for services rendered, including public appearances and speaking engagements, prior to her Senate confirmation last year, and not in exchange for help from the administration for personal tax and legal matters.

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🔮 “She has been a wonderful asset to the team, and we wish her well.”

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Trump asked Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign: Katie Zacharia · mixed framing

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President Donald Trump and the White House have asked U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign, according to new press secretary Katie Zacharia. uncertain

Trump → ask → Zacharia

“We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign,” Zacharia told reporters on Tuesday during her maiden press briefing. asserted

Zacharia → ask → briefing

“She has been a wonderful asset to the team, and we wish her well.” asserted

we → wish → her

Guilfoyle’s resignation comes after allegations that the ambassador pressured a donor to pay off a large credit card bill, accepted improper gifts and services, and threatened Greek officials. asserted

ambassador → come → officials

she → deny → matters

Her lawyers, David Schwartz and Jesse Binnall, also denied allegations of impropriety regarding Guilfoyle’s travel on the private planes of energy and construction executives, including to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, because she “sought, obtained and followed State Department guidance and followed the Department’s travel regulations.” In addition, Guilfoyle, a former Fox News personality who was engaged to Donald Trump Jr. and previously married to Gavin Newsom, allegedly told guests at a reception that the U.S. could undermine Greece if it wanted, and criticized Greek officials after she was not invited to the country’s event in Davos. uncertain

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