Trump Asks Guilfoyle, U.S. Ambassador to Greece, to Resign

Former Fiancée of Trump's Eldest Son and Political Ally
Facing a slew of allegations, including accepting private jet perks

The Trump Administration has asked U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign amid allegations of misconduct. Guilfoyle, a former fiancée of President Donald Trump's eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., previously played a key role in the president's campaign and political fundraising efforts.

Guilfoyle Kimberly, former U.S. ambassador to Greece. Yonhap News

According to the Financial Times (FT) on Tuesday, Katie Zacharia, the new White House press secretary, said at a briefing that day, "We asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign."

Guilfoyle is accused of accepting the use of a private jet from a company while serving as ambassador and promoting the company's business. She has also been accused of asking a major donor to President Trump to pay off $100,000 in credit card bills on her behalf, or about 140 million won.

Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, President Trump said he had not spoken directly with Guilfoyle since the allegations were first reported. "I didn't like what was reported," he said.

Guilfoyle has categorically denied the allegations. In a statement, she said, "My service as ambassador may be coming to an end," adding, "I will be forever grateful to President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for entrusting me with the extraordinary honor of representing the greatest country in the world."

Trump ally and former fiancée of his eldest son faces controversy in Greece

A former federal prosecutor and Fox News host, Guilfoyle has long been a political ally of President Trump. She actively participated in fundraising for his campaigns and drew attention in particular for a speech supporting him at the 2020 Republican National Convention.

She was engaged to President Trump's eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., for several years, but they split in 2024. In December of that year, President Trump nominated Guilfoyle to serve as U.S. ambassador to Greece.

A diplomat familiar with diplomatic protocol told the FT, referring to Guilfoyle, "She had no understanding of diplomatic protocol at all." The diplomat added that "it was inappropriate both for her to arrive in a private jet and for her to carry out official duties before presenting her credentials."

When Guilfoyle was appointed, some Greek government officials expressed concern that the move could signal President Trump did not take relations between the two countries seriously. While political allies had also been appointed as ambassadors in Greece, it was unusual for an appointee to be a celebrity like Guilfoyle.

The FT reported that the mood shifted after a series of media reports about Guilfoyle's alleged misconduct began appearing in late September. The controversy intensified after the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported allegations that Guilfoyle had maintained close ties with company executives while supporting the business interests of a Greek company.

People in Greece who had once flaunted their ties to Guilfoyle reportedly began distancing themselves from her. A Greek government official told the FT, "How quickly the photos that had been posted on Instagram are being deleted has become a running joke here."

Meanwhile, the U.S. State Department's Office of Inspector General has launched an investigation into Guilfoyle's conduct. Guilfoyle said Tuesday that she intends to resign, but has categorically denied the allegations.

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