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Kimberly Guilfoyle ousted as ambassador to Greece over corruption allegations
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- Kimberly Guilfoyle will step down as U.S. ambassador to Greece after the White House requested her resignation amid reports she sought financial help to pay off debt in exchange for access to administration officials.
- White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia confirmed the request, and President Trump expressed displeasure with the reports, stating he did not speak with Guilfoyle and did not like what he read.
- Guilfoyle denied the allegations, vowed to defend her name, and expressed gratitude for her ambassador role and continued commitment to President Trump and the America First movement.
- The controversy arose after businessman Eric Deters claimed Guilfoyle asked him to wire $100,000 to cover her American Express bill before her Senate confirmation, which he described as a "pay to play" request.
- There is no announced successor for the ambassador post, and Guilfoyle reportedly has few remaining allies within the Trump administration.
