Kimberly Guilfoyle Asked to Resign as U.S. Ambassador to Greece Amid Scandals

Kimberly Guilfoyle confirmed on October 13, 2026, that she is leaving her position as U.S. ambassador to Greece after the White House announced that President Donald Trump had asked her to resign. Her exit comes in the wake of several allegations concerning her conduct during her tenure, including financial improprieties and questions about her treatment of embassy staff.

White House Announces Guilfoyle’s Resignation Request

During her first press briefing on Tuesday, new White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia confirmed that the Trump administration had requested Ambassador Guilfoyle to step down. Zacharia described Guilfoyle as a “wonderful asset to the team” and wished her well in her future endeavors. This announcement followed President Trump’s public statement the day before, expressing dissatisfaction with Guilfoyle’s conduct and indicating he was considering her dismissal.

Allegations Surrounding Guilfoyle’s Conduct

Guilfoyle’s departure comes after a series of serious allegations surfaced in recent weeks. Among them were claims that she sought assistance from Trump donor Eric Deters to pay off a $100,000 American Express credit card bill just before her Senate confirmation hearing in July 2025. Messages reviewed by The Wall Street Journal suggested Guilfoyle asked Deters to wire the payment directly to American Express to avoid a paper trail, while offering to facilitate his access to senior administration officials. Deters denied making the payment, and Guilfoyle’s attorney disputed the messages’ authenticity, asserting she was owed speaking fees for patriotic events.

Additional reports accused Guilfoyle of promoting the business interests of Greek construction and energy company Aktor Group and allowing its lobbyist to attend private diplomatic meetings. There were also allegations that she suggested the U.S. might undermine the Greek government during a dinner with Greek officials, referencing political developments in Romania. Greek officials later downplayed the incident, with Greece’s energy minister denying any threat was made and no formal summons issued.

President Trump Distances Himself

Despite Guilfoyle’s close personal connection to his family—she was engaged to Donald Trump Jr. for four years until their split in December 2024—President Trump distanced himself from her on Tuesday. When asked about the allegations, Trump stated, “She wasn’t a member of my family. She, I guess, dated my son a long time ago,” adding, “She was doing a good job, but we didn’t like what we were reading.”

Guilfoyle’s Response and Continued Loyalty

In a lengthy post on X (formerly Twitter) on the day of the announcement, Guilfoyle denied all allegations, calling them false and vowing to defend her name and reputation. She did not directly address the White House’s resignation request or specify when she would formally leave her post, but acknowledged the end of her tenure.

She expressed gratitude to President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for the opportunity to serve, describing it as “the honor of a lifetime.” Guilfoyle reaffirmed her loyalty to President Trump and the America First movement, stating her commitment to the president and his mission to Make America Great Again would never end.

The controversy marks a significant setback for Guilfoyle’s diplomatic career, concluding a tenure marked by both high-profile connections and serious scrutiny.