Guilfoyle has been asked to resign as ambassador to Greece
"We wish her well," White House press secretary Katie Zacharia told reporters Tuesday.
The White House has instructed U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign, following revelations of her asking a businessman for $100,000 to cover her American Express bill before her Senate confirmation hearing. White House press secretary Katie Zacharia announced this decision on Tuesday during her first press briefing.
Guilfoyle has been praised as a valuable asset to the team, and the administration wishes her well in her future endeavors. This decision comes after President expressed dissatisfaction with Guilfoyle's performance. The State Department has not yet commented on whether a new ambassador will be appointed to replace Guilfoyle.
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