Kimberly Guilfoyle has confirmed her departure as the U.S. ambassador to Greece, a move that followed President Donald Trump's request for her resignation. The White House announced the decision Tuesday amid a series of allegations that have surrounded her tenure.
These allegations include claims that Guilfoyle sought assistance from a Trump donor to pay off a $100,000 credit card bill, offered access to senior administration officials, promoted the interests of a Greek company, and mistreated embassy staff. Guilfoyle has denied these claims, stating they are false and that she will defend her reputation. In an X post, she confirmed her tenure was ending but pledged continued loyalty to President Trump and the America First movement.
President Trump, when asked about Guilfoyle's situation, distanced himself from her, noting that while she was briefly engaged to his son, Donald Trump Jr., she was not a member of his immediate family. "She was doing a good job, but we didn't like what we were reading," Trump stated.
Guilfoyle's departure follows a report from The Wall Street Journal detailing a request made to Trump donor Eric Deters to wire $100,000 directly to American Express, with Guilfoyle allegedly suggesting the transaction would avoid a paper trail. Guilfoyle's attorney disputed the authenticity of these messages. Prior investigations by the Journal also raised concerns about her promotion of Greek construction and energy company Aktor Group and the presence of its lobbyist at diplomatic meetings.
Further allegations reported by the Daily Mail, which the State Department's Office of Inspector General is reportedly investigating, include claims of a hostile work environment, mistreatment of embassy employees, questionable private travel, and acceptance of gifts. Guilfoyle's attorney has denied any implication of wrongdoing.
Congressional Democrats, including Senator Jeanne Shaheen and Representative Gregory Meeks, had called for a review of Guilfoyle's conduct. Vice President JD Vance commented on the matter, urging for a factual assessment before judgment and noting that misconduct should have consequences.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who initially defended Guilfoyle's performance, later declined to address the specific allegations directly, questioning the reliance on unnamed sources. The White House confirmed the request for her resignation just days after Rubio's comments.
President Trump nominated Guilfoyle, a former prosecutor and a strong ally, to the ambassador post in December 2024. Her prior public service includes acting as a surrogate and fundraiser for Trump. She was previously married to California Governor Gavin Newsom.