Ambassador Guilfoyle resigns amid misconduct allegations
U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle stepped down after the White House requested her resignation over claims of improper conduct, including soliciting payments for access and accepting paid travel.
Key points
- White House asked Guilfoyle to resign on Oct. 13, 2026.
- She posted a resignation statement on X within two hours.
- Allegations include asking donor Eric Deters to pay a $100,000 AmEx bill for access and accepting paid travel from Greek business leaders.
- Guilfoyle had served as ambassador since her Trump appointment.
- President Trump said he had not spoken with her and noted she would no longer be in Athens.
Washington — The White House announced on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, that it had asked U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign following allegations of improper conduct. Guilfoyle posted a resignation statement on her X account within two hours of the request.
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia told reporters that Guilfoyle "has been a wonderful asset to the team, and we wish her well." President Donald Trump said he had not spoken with Guilfoyle and noted that she would no longer be in Athens.
The Wall Street Journal reported that Guilfoyle had asked donor Eric Deters to pay a $‑100,000 American Express bill in exchange for access to White House officials and had accepted paid travel from Greek business leaders lobbying for U.S. contracts.
Guilfoyle, who was previously married to California Governor Gavin Newsom, had served as ambassador since her appointment by the Trump administration. Her resignation ends her tenure in Athens.
Your questions, answered
Why did Ambassador Guilfoyle resign?
She resigned after the White House requested her resignation following allegations of improper conduct, including soliciting payments for access and accepting paid travel.
What were the allegations against her?
The allegations were that she asked donor Eric Deters to pay a $100,000 American Express bill for access to White House officials and accepted paid travel from Greek business leaders lobbying for U.S. contracts.
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