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Trump responds after firing Guilfoyle: ‘She dated my son ... but we didn’t like what we were reading’

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Dobkin, R. (2026, October 13). Trump responds after firing Guilfoyle: ‘She dated my son ... but we didn’t like what we were reading’. The Independent. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-kimberly-guilfoyle-job-amex-scandal-allegations-b3066098.html

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The Independent · collected 2026-10-13 · by Rachel Dobkin

Quick Summary

President Donald Trump dismissed Kimberly Guilfoyle from her position as U.S. ambassador to Greece after reports emerged of her attempting to solicit $100,000 from a donor for personal financial assistance in exchange for access to the president. During his press conference on Tuesday, Trump distanced himself from Guilfoyle, noting that she dated his son Donald Jr. but was never part of his family. Guilfoyle has denied the allegations and thanked President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for her appointment despite these developments.
Written by AI on 2026-10-13, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Story summary

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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📰 Trump Weighs Firing Kimberly Guilfoyle
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Narrative

I have dedicated my professional life to fighting for justice, standing up for what is right, and defending the values that make America exceptional,” Guilfoyle, who previously served as a prosecutor in California and a Fox News host, wrote on X. “I will not allow false accusations to define my decades of public service.”
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🔮 Trump’s new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, announced in her first press briefing Tuesday that the president asked Guilfoyle to resign, saying, “She has been a wonderful asset to the team, and we wish her well.”
2026-10-13 · The Independent
Trump responds after firing Guilfoyle: ‘She dated my son ... but we didn’t like what we were reading’ · mixed framing

Claims (17 extracted, 5 hedged)

President Donald Trump has distanced himself from his son’s ex-fiancée, Kimberly Guilfoyle, after pushing her out as U.S. ambassador to Greece following her funds-for-access scandal. asserted
Trump → distance → scandal
Trump’s new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, announced in her first press briefing Tuesday that the president asked Guilfoyle to resign, saying, “She has been a wonderful asset to the team, and we wish her well.” asserted
we → announce → her
It comes less than a week after news broke that Guilfoyle reportedly pleaded with a Trump donor, who was seeking access to the president, for $100,000 to pay off her American Express card. uncertain
who → come → card
Guilfoyle has fiercely denied the allegations against her. asserted
Guilfoyle → deny → her
When asked about the misconduct allegations, the president said he “didn’t like what we were reading.” asserted
we → ask → what
How surprised were you to learn about these allegations?” a reporter asked Trump. asserted
reporter → learn → Trump
She, I guess, dated my son a long time ago,” Trump replied. asserted
Trump → guess → son
“She went to Greece, she was doing a good job, but we didn’t like what we were reading.” Guilfoyle and Trump Jr. were reportedly engaged for nearly four years until they called it quits in late 2024, shortly after his father won the presidency for the second time. uncertain
father → go → time
When dating rumors between Trump Jr. and his now-wife Bettina Anderson first began to swirl in December 2024, a source told People that it was “a friendly split between Kimberly and Don Jr.,” adding, “The Trump family is still enamored with” Guilfoyle. asserted
family → begin → Guilfoyle
Now, Trump appears to be severing ties with Guilfoyle following a bombshell report detailing text messages between her and the Trump donor. asserted
Trump → appear → her
Days before Guilfoyle’s Senate confirmation hearing for her role as U.S. ambassador to Greece on July 9, 2025, she allegedly begged Eric Deters, who was trying to get the Trump administration’s attention for personal tax and legal issues, to pay off her AMEX bill, according to The Wall Street Journal. uncertain
who → beg → Journal
“Honey, please I need you to get this done for me today,” Guilfoyle said, according to a text message sent July 3, 2025, that was reviewed by the Journal. uncertain
that → need → Journal
Deters reportedly didn’t give Guilfoyle the money. uncertain
Deters → give → money
Guilfoyle said in her own statement that serving as the U.S. ambassador to Greece “has been the honor of a lifetime.” asserted
serving → say → lifetime
She thanked Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio “for entrusting me with the extraordinary privilege of representing the greatest country in the history of the world,” and she again denied the misconduct allegations. asserted
she → thank → allegations
“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,” Guilfoyle, who previously served as a prosecutor in California and a Fox News host, wrote on X. “I will not allow false accusations to define my decades of public service.” asserted
accusations → dedicate → service
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