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US ambassador to Greece resigns amid misconduct allegations

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Al Jazeera · collected 2026-10-13 · by Al Jazeera Staff

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Kimberley Guilfoyle, U.S. Ambassador to Greece, has resigned following allegations of misconduct, including offering political donors access to senior officials in exchange for money. White House press secretary Katie Zacharia confirmed the resignation on Tuesday, stating that President Trump had asked Guilfoyle to step down after weeks of damaging reports. Guilfoyle denied the allegations but did not retract her offer to resign, citing a commitment to the "America First" movement and her reputation.
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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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🔮 “She has been a wonderful asset to the team, and we wish her well.”
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US ambassador to Greece resigns amid misconduct allegations · mixed framing

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United States President Donald Trump’s Ambassador to Greece, Kimberley Guilfoyle, has resigned following a series of allegations of misconduct, including claims that she offered a political donor access to senior administration officials in exchange for money. uncertain
she → resign → money
“We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign,” White House press secretary Katie Zacharia told reporters earlier on Tuesday. asserted
Zacharia → ask → Tuesday
“She has been a wonderful asset to the team, and we wish her well.” asserted
we → wish → her
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announcement → start → conduct
Shortly after Zacharia’s comments, Guilfoyle posted on social media that she was resigning. asserted
she → post → media
“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,” she wrote. uncertain
she → come → Trump
She also denied the allegations against her. asserted
She → deny → her
“These allegations are false, and I intend to vigorously defend my name, my reputation, and my integrity,” she said. asserted
she → intend → name
According to The Wall Street Journal, Guilfoyle asked a Trump donor to cover a $100,000 credit card bill shortly before her congressional confirmation hearing, promising him access to administration officials in return. uncertain
Guilfoyle → accord → return
The newspaper also reported that she told guests at a reception that she could use US influence to undermine the Greek government, promoted the interests of a Greek construction and energy company, and allowed one of its lobbyists to attend private diplomatic meetings. uncertain
one → report → meetings
Guilfoyle’s lawyers have said the money she sought was payment for previous speaking engagements and public appearances that she had not received. asserted
she → say → that
Trump had signalled on Monday that he was considering removing her from the post. asserted
he → signal → post
“Well, we’re looking at it,” he told reporters. asserted
he → look → reporters
Secretary of State Marco Rubio initially defended Guilfoyle, calling her a “strong ambassador,” but later declined to comment on the allegations and criticised reporters for asking about them. asserted
Rubio → defend → them
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