White House Asks Kimberly Guilfoyle to Resign as US Ambassador to Greece

The White House has asked Kimberly Guilfoyle, the United States ambassador to Greece, to resign amid allegations of financial misconduct and the improper use of her political connections, marking a major setback for a longtime ally of President Donald Trump.

White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia confirmed the decision on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, during her first press briefing. “We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign,” Zacharia said, adding that Guilfoyle had been a valuable member of the administration and that officials wished her well.

The announcement followed Trump’s statement a day earlier that his administration was considering removing Guilfoyle from the diplomatic post. Asked about the possibility of firing her, Trump told reporters, “We’re looking at it,” adding that the administration was not happy.

The controversy centres on allegations that Guilfoyle sought $100,000 from businessman and Trump supporter Eric Deters to pay a personal American Express bill before her Senate confirmation hearing in 2025. According to reports by The Wall Street Journal and CBS News, messages allegedly exchanged between Guilfoyle and Deters suggested that she sought payment directly to the credit card company.

Deters reportedly said he believed the request was connected to access to senior administration officials. The allegations have raised questions about whether Guilfoyle improperly used her political influence while seeking confirmation for the ambassadorial position.

Guilfoyle’s lawyers have denied wrongdoing. They said the money she sought was payment for speaking engagements and public appearances that took place before her nomination, disputing the suggestion that she was seeking an improper favour.

Other allegations reported by US media include claims that Guilfoyle accepted inappropriate gifts and services and used her position to advance private interests. She has also faced scrutiny over her dealings with Greek officials. These claims have not been established as proven misconduct.

The State Department’s Office of Inspector General has been examining allegations concerning Guilfoyle, according to reports citing officials familiar with the matter. The full scope and outcome of the inquiry have not been publicly established.

Guilfoyle, a former prosecutor and Fox News presenter, was nominated by Trump to serve as ambassador to Greece in December 2024 and took up the diplomatic role after Senate confirmation. She was previously engaged to Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., before the couple ended their relationship.

Her appointment was seen as another example of Trump selecting a close political ally for a prominent diplomatic position. The latest controversy has now placed her tenure under intense scrutiny and prompted the White House to seek her departure.

The resignation request does not, by itself, establish that Guilfoyle committed a crime or violated diplomatic rules. It remains unclear when she will formally leave the post or who will replace her.

The development comes as the Trump administration faces renewed questions over ethics, political access and the conduct of officials appointed to represent the United States abroad.