Kimberly Guilfoyle marriages and relationship in focus amid misconduct allegations: All on her ex-husbands and son

The White House has requested Kimberly Guilfoyle, the U.S. ambassador to Greece, to resign following reports of alleged misconduct both prior to and during her diplomatic service. This potential removal comes in the aftermath of a series of Wall Street Journal reports suggesting she leveraged her political connections to secure financial benefits and advance her private business interests.

Despite denying any wrongdoing, Guilfoyle has faced significant backlash. White House press secretary Katie Zacharia confirmed the request during her inaugural press briefing on Tuesday, stating that Guilfoyle has been a valuable team member and expressing her hope for her future well-being. The White House's dissatisfaction with Guilfoyle's conduct is well-documented; Trump himself commented about his discontent with her performance, saying they are "not happy."

This decision to request her resignation follows a senior U.S. official's assertion that both Trump and Rubio were "extremely pissed off" about the allegations, and they were contemplating her dismissal. The Wall Street Journal's October 8th report detailed several incidents of misconduct, including Guilfoyle allegedly requesting $100,000 from a Trump donor to cover a credit card bill before her Senate confirmation hearing.

She reportedly offered access to administration officials in exchange for the payment, though the donor did not comply. Additionally, the WSJ alleged that Guilfoyle had granted the Greek construction and energy company access to private diplomatic meetings and allowed its lobbyist to attend. The WSJ further revealed that recordings captured instances of Guilfoyle discussing private jet travel and luxury hospitality provided by wealthy Greek businessmen.

Guilfoyle's legal counsel has refuted the WSJ's claims regarding the authenticity of the cited messages, while the U.S. Embassy in Athens affirmed that she had adhered to State Department ethics and gift-reporting guidelines. Secretary of State Marco Rubio had previously defended Guilfoyle during a visit to Athens on October 7th, describing her as "a strong ambassador."

However, Rubio declined to comment on the allegations, citing a lack of knowledge regarding their validity. Tracing back to the nomination, Trump appointed Guilfoyle, a former Fox News host and California prosecutor, in December 2024, and she was confirmed by the Senate in September 2025. The situation continues to evolve as the State Department's inspector general reviews the allegations, according to an unnamed U.S. official.

It remains uncertain whether a formal investigation has commenced. Congressional Democrats have also demanded an investigation, with Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.), the Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, requesting on October 10th that Guilfoyle testify under oath.