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White House asks Kimberly Guilfoyle, U.S. ambassador to Greece, to resign amid misconduct allegations
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle has been asked to resign amid a State Department misconduct investigation related to allegations of improper conduct and misuse of connections for luxury trips.
- Allegations include Guilfoyle bragging about ties to Greek tycoons funding her travel and a Trump donor accusing her of soliciting $100,000 to pay an American Express bill in exchange for political access, which she denies.
- Guilfoyle's attorneys claim the money was owed for speaking engagements and that all travel was authorized and compliant with regulations.
- President Trump initially expressed mild concern but later indicated dissatisfaction with Guilfoyle, while Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended her pending investigation outcomes.
- The probe and resignation request come amid conflicting statements and heightened scrutiny of Guilfoyle’s conduct as ambassador.
