White House Asks Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle to Resign Amid Allegations
White House Press Secretary confirms Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle has been asked to resign, following reports of alleged quid pro quo.
The White House has requested the resignation of U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle, White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia announced Tuesday morning.
Zacharia, in her first briefing as press secretary, stated, "We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign." She added, "She has been a wonderful asset to the team, and we wish her well."
The announcement follows a report detailing allegations that Guilfoyle offered a donor to former President Donald Trump access to top administration officials in exchange for cash. Eric Deters, a former lawyer and Trump donor, claimed Guilfoyle asked him to pay her $100,000 credit card bill in July 2025, shortly before her Senate confirmation hearing. Deters provided messages to ABC News that he stated were exchanges with Guilfoyle on this matter.
The implications of this request for Guilfoyle's future diplomatic role and potential repercussions from the allegations remain to be seen. The White House has not elaborated on the specific reasons for the resignation request beyond Zacharia's statement.
Guilfoyle herself announced on social media that her tenure in the post is "coming to an end." Her post did not clarify whether she resigned voluntarily or was dismissed. She expressed gratitude for her service, stating, "It has been the honor of my lifetime to serve the United States of America. God bless President Trump, God bless our incredible diplomats and service members, and God bless the United States of America."
Guilfoyle, who previously served as the former wife of California Governor Gavin Newsom and ex-fiancée of Donald Trump Jr., held the ambassador position for nearly a year. This request for resignation comes amidst a series of controversies surrounding her ambassadorship. Earlier this week, The Wall Street Journal reported that Guilfoyle had boasted about private jet trips financed by Greek businessmen.
When asked on Monday if he was considering firing Guilfoyle, former President Trump indicated he was, stating, "We're looking at it. Yeah, we're not happy." The Wall Street Journal initially reported on Deters' accusations, characterizing Guilfoyle's alleged actions as a quid pro quo. Guilfoyle's attorney reportedly disputed the authenticity of the messages shared by Deters to The Wall Street Journal, though specific details were not provided.
ABC News has reached out to Guilfoyle and her attorney for comment on these allegations but had not received a response at the time of publication. The White House has not provided further details regarding the president's conversation with Guilfoyle, with Zacharia stating the president would address further questions later in the day.
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