White House Has Asked Kimberly Guilfoyle to Resign
Cyberzenhub.com – The White House has asked Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign as U.S. ambassador to Greece, according to press secretary Katie Zacharia. The request marks a sharp change for Guilfoyle, who has served in the Athens diplomatic post for nearly a year.
Zacharia confirmed the decision during a Tuesday morning briefing, her first as press secretary. She praised Guilfoyle’s work while saying the administration wanted her to leave the role.
“We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign. She has been a wonderful asset to the team, and we wish her well.”
Questions About Guilfoyle’s Departure
Guilfoyle said in an online statement that her government service was nearing its end, but she did not specify whether she had independently chosen to resign or was being removed. The White House did not immediately provide more information about when her departure would take effect or who might succeed her.
Asked whether President Donald Trump had personally spoken with Guilfoyle, Zacharia did not give a direct answer. She said Trump would take more questions before departing the White House for Alaska later that Tuesday morning.
Trump had said the previous day that Guilfoyle’s position was being considered. When questioned about a possible removal, he said the administration was reviewing the matter.
“We’re looking at it. Yeah, we’re not happy.”
Allegations and Scrutiny in Athens
The White House has asked Kimberly Guilfoyle to step down after recent controversies involving the ambassador. One allegation concerns claims that she offered a Trump donor access to senior administration figures in return for money. Eric Deters, a former attorney, conservative media personality and Trump donor, said Guilfoyle asked him in July 2025 to pay a $100,000 credit card bill days before her Senate confirmation hearing.
Deters provided messages he said documented the exchange. Guilfoyle’s attorney disputed the allegations and challenged the authenticity of the messages, though no specific explanation was offered. Guilfoyle and her attorney did not respond to requests for comment on that matter.
In her Tuesday statement, Guilfoyle denied the allegations and said she would defend her reputation.
“These allegations are false, and I intend to vigorously defend my name, my reputation, and my integrity.”
She also faced questions over claims that she discussed private jet travel financed by Greek business figures. A U.S. Embassy spokesperson in Athens previously said Guilfoyle had followed State Department ethics rules and gift-reporting requirements. Rep. Gregory Meeks, the senior Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, called for her removal last week after the allegations emerged.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Greece last week, where Guilfoyle appeared with him at official events. Rubio declined to comment directly on the accusations, saying he did not know whether they were true.
What Happens Next for the U.S. Embassy in Greece?
The White House has asked Kimberly Guilfoyle to leave a role that represents U.S. interests with the Greek government and supports embassy operations in Athens. Even if the ambassadorial post becomes vacant, the embassy’s professional staff continues its regular work while the administration can appoint a replacement or designate interim leadership.
Guilfoyle entered the position with a high public profile as the former wife of California Gov. Gavin Newsom and the former fiancée of Donald Trump Jr. Before becoming ambassador, she was a familiar figure in conservative political and media circles.
FAQ for U.S. Readers
Can an ambassador remain in office after being asked to resign? The timing depends on the administration’s formal process. Until a departure is finalized, embassy operations continue through career diplomats and other U.S. personnel.
Will this affect Americans traveling to Greece? U.S. embassy services, including consular assistance for American citizens, continue regardless of a change in ambassadorial leadership.
Who chooses the next ambassador to Greece? The president nominates an ambassador, and the Senate generally must confirm the nominee before that person takes office.
