Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns as US ambassador to Greece, blasts ‘false accusations’ in fiery statement
Kimberly Guilfoyle is stepping down as the US ambassador to Greece, and she is not going quietly. In a sharp statement posted to social media, Guilfoyle forcefully pushed back against allegations of misconduct, calling them “false” and vowing to defend her name, reputation, and integrity. “I will not allow false accusations to define my decades of public service,” she wrote, while making sure to highlight her unwavering loyalty to President Trump and Secretary Rubio.
Just hours before her statement, the White House’s new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, announced during her first briefing that the administration had asked Guilfoyle to resign. Zacharia called her a “wonderful asset to the team” but offered no further details on the specific allegations that led to the push for her departure.
The resignation follows a storm of reports from the Wall Street Journal detailing questionable behavior during her time in Athens. Reports surfaced claiming she threatened a host country official, accepted improper gifts, and allegedly offered to use her influence inside the administration to help pay off a $100,000 credit card bill. The situation was messy enough that Greek officials were initially caught off guard, with some local sources describing the embassy as dysfunctional and headless.
Despite the drama, Guilfoyle kept her focus on Trump, expressing deep gratitude and promising to remain a loyal supporter of his “Make America Great Again” mission. Meanwhile, the political world moves on. The White House is shifting focus to the upcoming midterm elections, with Trump heading to Alaska for rallies, and new polling showing a tough road ahead as voters question the ethics of the administration. Other major headlines today include a federal judge putting a halt to tree removal at a historic DC golf course, six Republican senators condemning a deal to lift Russian diesel sanctions, and the Supreme Court agreeing to hear a case on Elon Musk’s government efficiency panel.
