Kimberly Guilfoyle, the former U.S. Ambassador to Greece, issued a statement Tuesday following her resignation from the post, but the message was met with widespread skepticism and mockery online. The resignation came after a report by The Wall Street Journal accused Guilfoyle of attempting to secure a Donald Trump donor to pay off a $100,000 debt to American Express. This alleged action occurred ahead of her confirmation hearing for the ambassadorship, which was scheduled for 2025.
In her statement, Guilfoyle expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve, calling it "the honor of a lifetime." She thanked President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for entrusting her with the ambassadorship. Guilfoyle also detailed her efforts to advance the "America First agenda," strengthen the U.S. alliance with Greece, and deliver "victories for the American people."
Addressing the accusations that precipitated her departure, Guilfoyle stated, "These allegations are false, and I intend to vigorously defend my name, my reputation, and my integrity. I will not allow false accusations to define my decades of public service."
However, the statement did not quell the online backlash. Social media users and public figures responded to her post with ridicule and doubt, particularly in light of the allegations. Some users suggested that the White House asked for her resignation to mitigate negative publicity surrounding the investigation into her conduct. Others sarcastically referenced a viral moment from the 2020 Republican National Convention where Guilfoyle declared, "the best is yet to come," to online derision.