The steep rise and sudden fall of US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle
Kimberly Guilfoyle has been removed from her position as US ambassador to Greece following reports of financial impropriety and a loss of political favor. The firing follows a series of controversies, including allegations of requesting personal payments from donors.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the volatility of political appointments and the scrutiny surrounding the conduct of high-level diplomatic officials.
I t started out so well for her. Kimberly Guilfoyle , the US ambassador to Greece until she was effectively fired on live television on Tuesday when the new White House press secretary said that US president Donald Trump had asked for her resignation, was at one point engaged to Donald Trump jnr, the president’s eldest son. The couple owned a $9.7 million home in Florida, appeared at Trump rallies together and sent each other adoring posts on Instagram.
“Falling in love with my fiancé more and more every day,” Guilfoyle posted on Instagram on Valentine’s Day 2022. “@donaldjtrumpjr, you’re my best friend, my support system and my forever guy.”
“Thanks for always being there no matter what the haters are throwing our way,” he posted in 2024. “I love you.”
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