Kimberly Guilfoyle steps down as US ambassador to Greece after alleged misconduct
Kimberly Guilfoyle has resigned as US ambassador to Greece following allegations that she solicited a payment from a Trump donor in exchange for political access. The White House confirmed her departure, while Guilfoyle denied the claims and pledged to defend her reputation.
Why it matters
This incident highlights potential ethical controversies and internal friction within the Trump administration regarding diplomatic appointments and donor relations.
Kimberly Guilfoyle and Marco Rubio in Athens, Greece, on 7 October 2026. Kimberly Guilfoyle and Marco Rubio in Athens, Greece, on 7 October 2026. Trump administration Kimberly Guilfoyle ousted as US ambassador to Greece after alleged misconduct White House told Guilfoyle, who is alleged to have sought a bill payment from a Trump donor, to resign from post
Prefer the Guardian on Google Kimberly Guilfoyle is stepping down as US ambassador to Greece after weeks of reports that she sought payment from a Trump donor in exchange for access to administration officials.
The decision, announced by the White House on Tuesday morning, ends the diplomatic career of one of Donald Trump’s longest-standing political allies. It came after the US president and Marco Rubio, the secretary of state, were reported to have grown furious over the allegations.
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