Trump Asks Greece Ambassador To Resign Over Corruption Allegations
The Trump administration has requested the resignation of U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle following allegations of financial impropriety and accepting lavish gifts. Guilfoyle has denied the claims and stated she intends to defend her reputation.
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The incident reflects internal challenges within the administration regarding diplomatic appointments and ethical standards.
US President Donald Trump's administration has asked his ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign, the White House said Tuesday, amid allegations that she sought money from a Trump supporter and accepted lavish hospitality from wealthy Greek businessmen."We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign," Trump's new press secretary Katie Zacharia told reporters at her first White House briefing.The announcement came a day after Trump acknowledged that he was considering dismissing Guilfoyle, a former Fox News host and ex-fiancee of his eldest son, Donald Trump Jr."She was doing a good job, but we didn't like what we were reading," Trump told reporters after the announcement, adding that he had not spoken to her, but that "she will not be there."In a statement on X, Guilfoyle rejected the allegations against her and defended her record as ambassador, highlighting efforts to boost US energy exports and strengthen security ties with Greece."These allegations are…
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