Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns as US ambassador to Greece over corruption allegations
Kimberly Guilfoyle resigned from her post as US Ambassador to Greece on Tuesday, March 26, 2026, following corruption allegations involving attempts to solicit money from a Trump donor in exchange for access to high-ranking officials. A Wall Street Journal story detailed efforts to secure $100,000 to pay down a personal credit card bill.
White House Press Secretary Announces Guilfoyle Resignation
The White House press secretary announced the resignation during a briefing on Tuesday, stating that Guilfoyle had been asked to step down. A donor, Eric Deters, whom Guilfoyle had approached for funds, revealed text message records showing Guilfoyle attempting to conceal the transaction, writing to Deters, “What a nightmare you’ll literally cost me my ambassadorship stop writing.”
Guilfoyle joined the administration following a career as a Fox News personality. She is also the ex-fiancée of Donald Trump Jr., with their relationship having ended in 2024, and the ex-wife of California Gavin Newsom. President Donald Trump distanced himself from the former ambassador on Tuesday, telling reporters that Guilfoyle “wasn’t a member of my family. She I guess dated my son a long time ago.” It was noted that while self-dealing is not uncommon within Trumpworld, Guilfoyle’s actions crossed a line because the alleged corruption benefited her personally rather than the family, and the methods were considered too blunt for the administration.
Trump: Kimberly Guilfoyle was not a member of my family. I guess she dated my son a long time ago. I didn’t like what I read. pic.twitter.com/feulQzaM2t
What Remains Unknown
The administration has not detailed whether other diplomatic postings are under review following the departure from the Athens embassy, and official channels have not disclosed who will permanently succeed Guilfoyle in Greece.
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