Kimberly Guilfoyle had been serving as the United States ambassador to Greece.
Her appointment followed a Senate confirmation hearing on July 9, 2025.
Exclusive reporting by The Wall Street Journal alleged that Guilfoyle demanded that a businessman pay a $100,000 American Express credit card bill in exchange for granting him access to senior officials in the Trump administration. The Journal also reported that she threatened to undermine the Greek government, urged the businessman to transfer the funds directly to the credit card company, and offered to use her influence to help him gain access to senior officials in the Trump administration in return for the payment.
Guilfoyle's legal team denied wrongdoing, stating that the money in question was compensation for pre‑nomination speaking engagements.
Guilfoyle's legal team denied wrongdoing, stating that the money in question was compensation for pre‑nomination speaking engagements.
President Donald Trump asked Guilfoyle to resign, and White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia announced the request, saying, "She has been a wonderful asset to the team, and we wish her well."
The State Department's Office of Inspector General launched an investigation into the U.S. embassy in Greece.
The resignation request was made on October 13, 2026, following her Senate confirmation hearing on July 9, 2025.
