Kimberly Guilfoyle Resigns as US Ambassador to Greece Amid Misconduct Allegations

Kimberly Guilfoyle, the US Ambassador to Greece and a former top campaign surrogate for President Donald Trump, has resigned from her position amid allegations of misconduct. The White House has confirmed that she was asked to step down.

In a statement on social media, Guilfoyle expressed her gratitude for serving as ambassador, calling it an "honor of a lifetime. This came shortly after the new White House press secretary, Katie Zacharia, announced that Guilfoyle's resignation had been requested by the administration. Zacharia made the announcement during her first briefing at the White House.

The reason behind Guilfoyle's departure is linked to an ongoing investigation into her conduct as ambassador. The State Department's inspector general's office has been probing allegations of misconduct, including claims that she boasted about her connections to wealthy Greek businesspeople who allegedly funded luxury trips for her. These allegations were first reported by a major news outlet.

President Trump was asked about Guilfoyle's resignation during a recent press briefing and stated that he had not spoken with her since the reports emerged. He did, however, acknowledge that she had traveled to Greece as ambassador.

A Trump donor named Eric Deters has come forward accusing Kimberly Guilfoyle of seeking to pay off a $100,000 American Express bill in exchange for access to senior administration officials before her 2025 Senate confirmation hearing.

According to Deters, Guilfoyle made it clear that she was desperate to settle the debt and told him that he could ask for anything else in return, implying a quid pro quo arrangement. He provided an audio recording of their conversation, which NBC News has not independently verified. In the recording, Guilfoyle allegedly instructed Deters to wire the money directly to American Express so that it wouldn't be traceable.

Deters claims that he did not end up paying Guilfoyle's debt, but a text message appears to show her sending instructions on how to make the payment. Attorneys for Guilfoyle have responded by saying that Deters actually owed her the money for speaking engagements, which he denies.

A State Department investigation into Guilfoyle's conduct is underway, and attorneys for her have responded to allegations of misconduct.

The probe has been referred back to the State Department by Jeanine Pirro, a D.C. attorney who spoke with reporters about the matter. According to Pirro, there will likely be further developments from the inspector general investigation before any conclusions are drawn.

Senior White House aides were reportedly concerned about what might come out in the investigation, which could potentially embarrass the president and his administration, a source familiar with the matter said.

The White House is considering whether to take disciplinary action against U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle amidst misconduct allegations. This decision comes after Guilfoyle's defense by Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio last week.

Vice President Vance emphasized the importance of waiting for factual evidence before making any conclusions, stating Let's actually see what the facts are." Meanwhile, Secretary Rubio took issue with a reporter questioning him about the allegations while in Athens, saying that such matters should not be discussed publicly.