US ambassador to Greece resigns amid misconduct allegations

US ambassador to Greece resigns amid misconduct allegations

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Kimberly Guilfoyle has resigned as US ambassador to Greece, according to the White House. The decision comes after weeks of reports that she sought payment from a Trump donor in exchange for access to administration officials.

The Wall Street Journal reported that Guilfoyle asked a Trump donor, Eric Deters, to pay off a $100,000 American Express bill in July 2025, days before her Senate confirmation hearing. Guilfoyle allegedly promised Deters that the transfer would not show up anywhere and offered to use her influence on his tax and legal problems in return.

Guilfoyle also expressed concern about the exchanges becoming public, according to the Wall Street Journal. She told Deters, 'Eric, I really wish you would stop papering all these things,' and 'What a nightmare you'll literally cost me my ambassadorship stop writing.'

The Journal has also reported that Guilfoyle accepted improper gifts and services, made an alleged threat to a host-country official, and promoted the interests of a Greek company, Aktor, during official engagements. Guilfoyle's lawyers have disputed the authenticity of the messages.

The White House announced Guilfoyle's resignation on Tuesday, with Press Secretary Katie Zacharia saying, 'We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign, she has been a wonderful asset to the team, and we wish her well.' Guilfoyle later confirmed her departure from the post, describing it as the 'honor of a lifetime' and denying the allegations.

Guilfoyle's resignation comes after weeks of damaging reports about her conduct. Secretary of State Marco Rubio initially defended Guilfoyle, calling her a 'strong ambassador,' but later declined to comment on the allegations and criticised reporters for asking about them.