White House asks US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign

AI-generated briefing · First published 2026-10-13 18:40:47 UTC

Press Secretary Katie Zacharia said the White House asked Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign after misconduct allegations.

White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia said the administration asked US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign, calling her "an incredible asset to the team" and wishing her well. [1] [3] [4] [5]

The move follows reports of alleged improper gifts, threats against Greek officials and a $100,000 payment request from donor Eric Deters in exchange for access to Trump administration officials. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

President Trump had said he was "not happy" and was "looking at" the matter; Guilfoyle denies wrongdoing and called the posting "the honor of a lifetime." [2] [3] [4] [5]

Sources

1. 白宫已要求驻希腊大使金伯利·吉尔福伊尔辞职

   Sina Finance · 2026-10-13 14:13:39 UTC · Full text

2. White House asks US envoy to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign

   Financial Times · 2026-10-13 14:14:57 UTC · Summary only

3. White House asks US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to step down amid misconduct allegations

   DW English · 2026-10-13 14:37:00 UTC · Full text

4. US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoye resigns amid misconduct allegations

   DW English · 2026-10-13 14:37:00 UTC · Full text

5. Kimberly Guilfoye : US ambassador to Greece resigns amid misconduct allegations

   DW English · 2026-10-13 16:08:00 UTC · Full text

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