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

The White House has requested Kimberly Guilfoyle to step down as the U.S. Ambassador to Greece. This decision followed reports of alleged misconduct involving requests for financial payments.

Press Secretary’s Statement

Katie Zacharia, in her inaugural appearance as White House Press Secretary, addressed these reports. She confirmed the request for Guilfoyle’s resignation. Zacharia remarked, “We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign. She has been a wonderful asset to the team, and we wish her well.”

Background on Guilfoyle

Kimberly Guilfoyle, aged 57, was once the partner of Donald Trump Jr., the president’s son. She was previously married to California Governor Gavin Newsom. Guilfoyle assumed her diplomatic position in November 2025.

Allegations of Misconduct

Reports surfaced about Guilfoyle seeking funds from Eric Deters, a longstanding ally of the Trump family. The Wall Street Journal reported that she allegedly asked Deters to cover her substantial American Express credit card debt, purportedly in exchange for privileged access to the administration.

In one message disclosed by Deters, Guilfoyle wrote, “Honey please I need you to get this done for me today.” Her attorneys, David Schwartz and Jesse Binnall, denied any wrongdoing. They stated the funds were for previous services, including speeches and public appearances.

The lawyers issued a statement on October 12, claiming that Deters owed Guilfoyle around $150,000 for past speeches and consultancy services. They emphasized her commitment to serving with integrity and mentioned the pursuit of legal remedies to collect the owed amount.

Reactions and Future Actions

Vice President JD Vance commented on the situation, emphasizing the need for facts before drawing conclusions. He stated, “These are allegations… let’s actually see what the facts are, let’s see what the truth is. And obviously if there was something bad that happened, then people have to suffer consequences for it.”

President Trump expressed his displeasure on Monday about the situation and mentioned evaluating the possibility of firing Guilfoyle, saying, “we are not happy.”

This story is still developing, and more details are anticipated to emerge.