The Trump administration has asked Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign as US ambassador to Greece after reports of alleged improper conduct and pressure over money claims. She denies wrongdoing and says she will defend her reputation.
01Summary
- 01White House press secretary Katie Zacharia said on Tuesday that Kimberly Guilfoyle had been asked to resign as US ambassador to Greece.
- 02Trump said he was "not happy" with the allegations and that she would "not be there" in Greece any longer.
- 03The BBC says text messages seen by it, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, appear to show Guilfoyle asking Eric Deters to pay a credit card bill.
- 04Guilfoyle's lawyers disputed the messages, saying she was seeking money owed for speeches and consulting work carried out before she became ambassador.
- 05Guilfoyle was first nominated in December 2024, and she said the ambassadorship had been the "honour of a lifetime".
02Why it matters
The move removes a senior US diplomatic figure from Athens after public allegations that have drawn scrutiny in Washington and Greece. It also raises questions about how the Trump administration handles complaints involving political allies.
Pulse AIAsk about this story
Answers are generated by AI from the story summary; they are not investment, health or legal advice.
