White House asks US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign

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Press Secretary Katie Zacharia said the White House asked Guilfoyle to resign after misconduct allegations; she stepped down hours later.

The White House asked US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign on Tuesday amid allegations of improper conduct, including seeking $100,000 from a Trump donor and accepting lavish gifts from Greek businessmen. [1] [2] [3] [4] [6] [7]

Press Secretary Katie Zacharia called Guilfoyle "an incredible asset" and wished her well; Guilfoyle resigned hours later, denying the allegations and vowing to defend her reputation. [1] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

President Trump said he was unhappy with the reports and Guilfoyle would not remain in post; Secretary of State Marco Rubio had earlier defended her. [2] [3] [4] [6] [7]

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  1. 白宫已要求驻希腊大使金伯利·吉尔福伊尔辞职

    Sina Finance · · Full text

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

    Financial Times · · Summary only

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

    DW English · · Full text

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

    DW English · · Full text

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

    DW English · · Excerpt

  6. Trump asks US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign over allegations

    France 24 English · · Full text

  7. Trump's ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, resigns after allegations of improper conduct

    NPR World · · Excerpt

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