Kimberly Guilfoyle Resigns as U.S. Ambassador to Greece

Kimberly Guilfoyle is no longer the U.S. ambassador to Greece, as confirmed by White House press secretary Katie Zacharia during her first briefing on Tuesday.

“We have requested Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign,” Zacharia stated. “She has been a valuable member of the team, and we wish her all the best moving forward.”

On Tuesday morning, Guilfoyle announced her resignation via social media, saying, “While my time as Ambassador may be coming to an end, my dedication to President Trump, the America First movement, and the country I love will never fade.”

The State Department did not provide immediate comments when contacted. Guilfoyle’s lawyer directed inquiries to her statement on X.

As the ex-wife of California Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom and former fiancée of Donald Trump Jr., Guilfoyle has faced multiple allegations of misconduct in recent weeks.

Approaching the one-year mark since her ambassadorship began, the Wall Street Journal raised concerns last month about her “ongoing promotion of a certain Greek company” and her extensive involvement with energy lobbyist Christos Marafatsos, who lacks experience in both diplomacy and energy sectors.

A few days later, the Journal revealed text messages from July that appeared to show Guilfoyle soliciting Trump donor Eric Deters for $100,000 leading up to her congressional hearing for the ambassador position.

Citing those alarming texts — which Guilfoyle’s legal representative has suggested are not genuine — and Deters’ claims, the Journal reported that Guilfoyle allegedly sought this money to settle her American Express card debt and supposedly offered to leverage her connections for Deters.

In response to her request for $100,000, Deters reportedly stated, “I can’t do this without getting a divorce.”

Guilfoyle’s attorneys have firmly denied any wrongdoing or “quid pro quo” actions, stating that Deters owed her for consulting services and speeches she had already provided. “When Ms. Guilfoyle transitioned from private to public service, she naturally sought to settle her outstanding payments. Requesting compensation for work done is not corrupt; rather, it signifies proper conduct,” her lawyers, David Schwartz and Jesse Binall, wrote.

In her post on X on Tuesday, Guilfoyle responded to the allegations by asserting, “These claims are false, and I am determined to defend my name, reputation, and integrity vigorously. I have devoted my career to advocating for justice and the values that make America exceptional. I won’t let baseless accusations tarnish my years of public service.”

Deters informed CNN on Monday that he plans to pursue a defamation lawsuit against Guilfoyle and her lawyers over claims that her text messages were fabricated, stating that the situation is escalating into more extensive scrutiny from committees and the media.

The controversy, fueled by New Hampshire Senator Jeanne Shaheen and other Democrats, has drawn reactions from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Vice President JD Vance, and President Donald Trump.

Rubio questioned the validity of the reports, saying on Thursday, “I’m not going to comment on something that literally just emerged. You report it as if it’s gospel. It is not gospel to me.”

Vance, addressing the situation shortly after the Journal released the disputed text messages, remarked, “Let’s just clarify what the facts are. Let’s uncover the truth.”

However, President Trump noted on Monday that he was reviewing the matter and expressed that he was “not pleased” with the developments.