Trump asks Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign as Greece Ambassador, White House confirms: news

Trump Asks Kimberly Guilfoyle to Resign as Greece Ambassador, White House Confirms

The White House has officially confirmed that President Donald Trump requested the resignation of Kimberly Guilfoyle from her role as the United States Ambassador to Greece.

During a press briefing, White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia announced the decision, stating: “We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign. She has been a wonderful asset to the team, and we wish her well.”

Background on the Controversy

The resignation request follows a series of reports regarding alleged financial and ethical improprieties:

• Allegations of Donor Solicitations: Reports indicated that Guilfoyle allegedly asked a donor to wire $100,000 toward her credit card expenses prior to her Senate confirmation, leading to scrutiny regarding disclosure compliance.

  CBS News

• Administration Response: President Trump previously signaled growing frustration over the controversy, publicly commenting earlier in the week that he was reviewing the situation and was displeased.

  The Independent

• Legal Defense: Guilfoyle’s legal representatives maintained that the disputed transactions involved compensation for prior private speaking arrangements rather than any diplomatic misconduct.

  Indiatimes