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Trump humiliatingly asks Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign as ambassador to Greece, Katie Zacharia reveals in first briefing

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-13 · by Steven Nelson

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Katie Zacharia, in her first briefing as US government spokesperson, announced that Kimberly Guilfoyle had been asked to resign from her position as ambassador to Greece due to allegations of misconduct, including improper pressure on a donor and mistreatment of staff. Zacharia stated that the decision was made after an investigation into these claims.
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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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Guilfoyle, the ex-romantic partner of Donald Trump Jr. and the ex-wife of Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.), has been accused of improperly pressuring a donor to pay off a $100,000 credit card bill and mistreating staff.
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🔮 “She has been a wonderful asset to the team, and we wish her well.”

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“We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign,” Zacharia said at her first briefing since assuming the role as the US government’s top spokesman. asserted
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“She has been a wonderful asset to the team, and we wish her well.” asserted
we → wish → her
Guilfoyle, the ex-romantic partner of Donald Trump Jr. and the ex-wife of Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.), has been accused of improperly pressuring a donor to pay off a $100,000 credit card bill and mistreating staff. asserted
Guilfoyle → accuse → staff
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