White House Asks Guilfoyle to Resign as Greece Ambassador

The White House asked US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign on Tuesday after reports alleged misconduct involving her diplomatic role, including claims about fundraising, gifts, and official meetings. Press secretary Katie Zacharia announced the decision during her first briefing.

CNN reported that representatives for Guilfoyle did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Guilfoyle's lawyers have denied allegations that she sought money improperly and said she followed federal gift and reporting requirements.

The White House said Guilfoyle's departure followed reports that she sought money before confirmation, accepted lavish gifts as ambassador, and brought a lobbyist for a Greek construction company into official meetings.

"We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign," said Katie Zacharia, White House press secretary.

"She has been a wonderful asset to the team, and we wish her luck," added Katie Zacharia, White House press secretary.

Guilfoyle was sworn in as ambassador in September 2025 after serving in private life and previously being engaged to Donald Trump Jr. for four years.

"No question it was a quid pro quo," said Eric Deters, former Trump donor.

Deters told CNN that Guilfoyle asked him in a text message to wire $100,000 to pay off an American Express card before her Senate confirmation. Deters said he did not send the money because he lacked the liquid assets at the time.

"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," wrote Guilfoyle's lawyers, legal representatives.

Guilfoyle's legal representatives said Deters owed money for speeches and consulting work and called his statements false, according to a statement provided to CNN.

"We're looking at it - yeah. We're not happy," said Donald Trump, US president.

Trump had previously said he was considering whether to dismiss Guilfoyle after the allegations emerged. The State Department's Office of the Inspector General is investigating Guilfoyle, according to sources familiar with the effort.

"strong ambassador here," praised Marco Rubio, US secretary of state, describing Guilfoyle during a trip to Greece.

Rubio made the comment while traveling to Greece after reports about the allegations were published. He had earlier declined to comment on the claims during the visit.

"You guys walk around thinking that because some source told you something and you reported it, it's the gospel. It's not the gospel. It's not the gospel for me. That's not the way we do things," said Marco Rubio, US secretary of state.

Democratic lawmakers called for further review of the allegations. Representative Gregory Meeks, the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, requested that Guilfoyle appear before the committee and said officials needed to determine whether she solicited funds from other sources.