White House asks U.S. envoy to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign
Donald Trump had said he was considering firing the ambassador after reports claiming she accepted improper gifts
The Trump administration has asked U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign following allegations of financial misconduct. White House press secretary Katie Zacharia announced the decision on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, after President Trump had previously indicated he was considering her removal.
According to The Conversation, the request follows allegations that Guilfoyle pushed for a Republican donor to pay a six-figure American Express bill. The Daily Times also reported that the allegations concern her financial dealings and relationships with wealthy Greek businessmen.
Hindustan Times - World News reported that Guilfoyle has stepped down after reports alleged she asked a donor to cover a credit card expense. The Conversation stated that Guilfoyle confirmed she would comply with the request and resigned.
Brief written by urgent.news from Daily Times, Hindustan Times - World News, The Times of Israel, Punch, The Conversation — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
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