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  "id": 14238551,
  "title": "Kimberly Guilfoye : US ambassador to Greece resigns amid misconduct allegations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/kimberly-guilfoye-us-ambassador-to-greece-resigns-amid-misconduct",
  "topic": "world",
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  "published": "2026-10-13T16:08:00.000Z",
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  "account": "US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle has resigned amid misconduct allegations, according to White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia. The allegations, reported by the Wall Street Journal, detail Guilfoyle's attempts to receive cash from a Republican donor in exchange for influence in the Trump administration. The controversy began after the WSJ published screenshots of text messages allegedly showing Guilfoyle's demands. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed their displeasure over her conduct. Although Rubio initially defended her, he later criticized journalists for focusing on the allegations, claiming he needed to learn more before commenting. The State Department's investigator general may investigate the matter, though this has not been confirmed. Democrats in Congress have called for investigations as well. Guilfoyle, known for her connections to energy companies and luxury lifestyle, faced criticism for her behavior, including threats against Greek democracy and favoring shady deals with Greek officials. The final straw was the media offensive led by Republican donor Eric Deters, who alleged a quid pro quo arrangement with Guilfoyle.",
  "summary": "Kimberly Guilfoyle has resigned as US ambassador to Greece. President Trump previously said he was unhappy with her amid reports of a bribery scandal and ethics violations.",
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        "title": "Guilfoyle may soon be an ex-ambassador to Greece – adding to the global vacancies sapping US embassies",
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