White House asks Kimberly Guilfoyle, US ambassador to Greece, to resign

On Tuesday, the White House requested that Kimberly Guilfoyle, the US ambassador to Greece, resign her position. During her inaugural press briefing as the new White House press secretary, Katie Zacharia announced the request, stating, "We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign. She has been a wonderful asset to the team and we wish her well."

The White House's decision to ask for Guilfoyle's resignation followed President Trump's administration's investigation into her alleged ethical misconduct. The president expressed his dissatisfaction, saying, "Well, we’re looking at it. Yeah, we’re not happy."

According to The Wall Street Journal, Guilfoyle may have solicited or accepted monetary benefits or other favors from private individuals while attempting to leverage her influence and connections with administration officials to benefit them. In one instance, it was reported that Guilfoyle asked a long-time Trump supporter for $100,000 to assist with an American Express credit card bill in return for access to administration officials.

Guilfoyle's legal team has contested specific aspects of The Wall Street Journal's reporting. The US embassy in Athens confirmed to the newspaper that she had adhered to State Department ethics guidelines and completed all necessary gift-reporting requirements.