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Kimberly Guilfoyle quits ambassador post after pressure from White House with a defiant message

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King, R. (2026, October 13). Kimberly Guilfoyle quits ambassador post after pressure from White House with a defiant message. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/13/us-news/kimberly-guilfoyle-quits-ambassador-post-after-pressure-from-white-house-with-a-defiant-message/

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Kimberly Guilfoyle resigned as US Ambassador to Greece after facing pressure from the White House following a Wall Street Journal report revealing she had asked a donor for $100,000 to pay off her personal debt before being confirmed. In a defiant message on X, Guilfoyle denied the allegations and expressed continued loyalty to President Trump while announcing her resignation despite the ongoing controversy.

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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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WASHINGTON — Embattled US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle announced her resignation after the White House asked her to step down in the wake of revelations about her pressing donors to pay off her personal bills. asserted

her → embattle → bills

The former fiancée of Donald Trump Jr. and ex-wife of California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) faced a firestorm after a bombshell Wall Street Journal report exposed text messages of her asking a donor for $100,000 to pay off her American Express before getting confirmed as ambassador. asserted

report → face → ambassador

“My gratitude and respect for President Trump and Secretary Rubio remain unwavering. asserted

gratitude → remain → Trump

I am proud of what we accomplished together, and I will always be a loyal supporter of President Trump and his mission to Make America Great Again,” Guilfoyle posted on X. “While my time as Ambassador may be coming to an end, my commitment to President Trump, the America First movement, and the country I love will never end.” uncertain

I → accomplish → Trump

Newly minted White House press secretary Katie Zacharia revealed hours earlier that Guilfoyle had been asked to step down. asserted

Guilfoyle → mint → ?

The scandal surrounding Guilfoyle had reportedly miffed Secretary of State Marco Rubio. uncertain

scandal → surround → Rubio

Guilfoyle said she’s resigning despite the allegations about a pay-to-play scheme being “false.” asserted

scheme → say → play

“I also want to address the recent allegations against me,” the former Fox News on-air personality wrote. asserted

personality → want → air

“These allegations are false, and I intend to vigorously defend my name, my reputation, and my integrity. asserted

I → intend → name

I have dedicated my professional life to fighting for justice, standing up for what is right, and defending the values that make America exceptional. asserted

America → dedicate → values

I will not allow false accusations to define my decades of public service.” asserted

accusations → allow → service

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