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Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns as U.S. ambassador to Greece after Trump‑ordered ouster
Guilfoyle left the post after reports of a $100,000 donor request and an angry audio rant.
By Felo News Desk · Published
U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle resigned on Tuesday after President Donald Trump and the White House asked her to step down, Independent reports said.
Greek President Konstantinos Tasoulas and other senior Greek officials declined the customary farewell courtesy call, a move described by embassy staff as unprecedented.
The resignation follows allegations that Guilfoyle asked donor Eric Deters for $100,000 to settle an American Express bill in exchange for assistance with his legal and tax matters, prompting a defamation lawsuit. A separate Wall Street Journal report included an audio recording of Guilfoyle expressing anger over not being invited to a Trump‑family dinner.
In a statement, Guilfoyle thanked Trump for the opportunity to serve and said she would vigorously contest the "false" allegations.
Key facts
- Kimberly Guilfoyle resigned as U.S. ambassador to Greece on 2026-10-15. (independent.co.uk)
- President Donald Trump and the White House requested her resignation. (independent.co.uk)
- Greek President Konstantinos Tasoulas withheld the traditional farewell courtesy call. (independent.co.uk)
- Allegations include a request for $100,000 from donor Eric Deters for personal legal help. (independent.co.uk)
- An audio recording captured Guilfoyle ranting about being excluded from a Trump‑family dinner. (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “Kimberly Guilfoyle stripped of customary honor as she exits ambassador role”
