Trump Administration Seeks Guilfoyle Resignation in Greece Post

The White House asked U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, after allegations of improper and possibly illegal conduct before and during her tenure in Athens prompted criticism from President Donald Trump and senior officials.

White House press secretary Katie Zacharia announced the requested departure, while reports cited allegations involving gifts, payments, and claims that Guilfoyle offered access to administration figures. Guilfoyle has not directly addressed the reports.

The Associated Press reported that Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio were "extremely pissed off" by Guilfoyle's reported conduct. The reports followed coverage alleging questionable actions during her ambassadorship.

Trump addressed the matter after reports raised the possibility of Guilfoyle leaving her post. When asked whether he was considering firing her, Trump said: "We're looking at it," Trump told reporters.

Trump responded to questions about Guilfoyle's situation at the White House and expressed dissatisfaction with the allegations. "We're not happy," Trump told reporters.

CNN reported that Trump had been monitoring allegations that Guilfoyle accepted lavish gifts and sought money in exchange for access to administration figures before her confirmation. The State Department's Office of Inspector General was also investigating the allegations, according to a source familiar with the effort.

Guilfoyle's legal team denied wrongdoing and said payments sought from a Trump donor were for earlier professional services, including public appearances and speaking engagements. "When Ms. Guilfoyle was preparing to leave private life for public service, she did what any professional does and tried to close out her outstanding receivables.

Asking a client to pay for work already done is not corruption. It is the opposite of corruption," Guilfoyle's lawyers wrote.

The allegations included claims that donor Eric Deters received a request for $100,000 to pay an American Express card before Guilfoyle's Senate confirmation, according to CNN. Deters said he did not send the money and later said he planned legal action after disputes over the messages' authenticity.

Trump also commented on the allegations after saying he had limited information about the matter. "I just heard about it. Too bad. I mean, I don't know," Trump said.

The president added that he had not received complete details about the situation involving the ambassador. "I just heard a little bit about it. I don't know too much, but she was always very nice," Trump said.

Vice President JD Vance said he would not make a judgment before the facts were established and cautioned against public conclusions. He also addressed concerns about officials exchanging access for personal benefit.

"try people in the court of public opinion," Vance said, describing his refusal to judge the matter before the facts were clear.

Vance said he opposed arrangements involving government access and private gain. "Of course I don't like anybody selling access to another government official, certainly a high-level government official," Vance said.

Vance said the consequences would depend on what investigators determine about the allegations. "Let's see what the truth is. And obviously, if there was something bad that happened, then people have to suffer consequences for it," Vance said.

Deters told CNN he intended to pursue a defamation lawsuit after Guilfoyle's lawyers challenged the authenticity of messages attributed to her. "This problem is not getting any better for them," Deters told CNN of the Trump administration.