Trump ousts Kimberly Guilfoyle as US ambassador to Greece

President Donald Trump's administration has formally asked Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign from her position as the United States ambassador to Greece. This major diplomatic shake-up follows a wave of mounting scrutiny and serious allegations concerning improper conduct and financial impropriety during her time in Athens.

White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia announced the departure during a brief media briefing, stating that Guilfoyle was asked to step down. While Zacharia did not elaborate on the specific reasons during the conference, President Trump himself addressed reporters earlier in the week, making it clear that he was unhappy with the allegations that had surfaced.

The controversy intensified after reports detailed text messages appearing to show Guilfoyle asking a Trump donor to pay a substantial credit card bill in exchange for access to the administration. Additional reports cited audio recordings in which she allegedly boasted about close ties to Greek tycoons funding luxury travel and even made provocative remarks regarding foreign government stability.

Legal representatives for Guilfoyle have firmly disputed the authenticity of the leaked text messages. They argued that the communications actually pertained to legitimate compensation owed for past speeches and consulting services conducted prior to her diplomatic appointment.

Despite these defenses, political pressure mounted rapidly, rendering her position untenable. Guilfoyle acknowledged that her time as ambassador had reached its conclusion through a public statement on social media. She expressed gratitude toward President Trump and vowed to defend her reputation vigorously against what she termed completely false accusations.

The departure marks a swift conclusion to a tenure that began when she was nominated in late 2024 and confirmed by the Senate the following year. As the administration moves forward, the search for a replacement in Athens is expected to begin shortly, highlighting the administration's sensitivity to ethical controversies among its diplomatic corps.