Kimberly Guilfoyle, whom Trump has reportedly asked to resign, at a public event.Trump Ousts Longtime Ally Guilfoyle Amid Financial Scandal
Intra-Party Split Detected
Most Republicans/conservative outlets framed the resignation as justified accountability or Trump taking appropriate action, while some conservative commentary and Guilfoyle's own allies/lawyers pushed back, calling the allegations false and politically motivated, creating tension between those praising Trump's swift action and those defending Guilfoyle as unfairly targeted.
Left says
- •The allegations reflect a broader pattern of self-dealing and access-selling within the Trump administration, with Guilfoyle allegedly soliciting a $100,000 payment from a donor in exchange for influence.
- •Congressional Democrats argue the resignation alone does not resolve accountability questions and are pressing for Guilfoyle to testify under oath before the State Department Inspector General or Congress.
- •Trump's personal distancing from Guilfoyle, including his comment that she 'wasn't a member of my family,' underscores a pattern of discarding loyalists once they become political liabilities rather than taking responsibility for vetting appointees.
- •The episode highlights how political loyalty and personal connections, rather than qualifications, shaped the original ambassadorial appointment.
Right says
- •Trump and the administration acted swiftly and decisively once allegations became public, demonstrating accountability by removing Guilfoyle rather than protecting a longtime political ally.
- •Guilfoyle and her attorneys dispute the characterization of wrongdoing, maintaining the disputed payment request was for legitimate past consulting and speaking fees rather than a quid pro quo.
- •Guilfoyle highlighted substantive diplomatic achievements during her tenure, including expanded U.S. LNG exports to Europe and strengthened NATO defense ties with Greece, suggesting her removal shouldn't overshadow real policy wins.
- •Some conservative voices frame the ousting as proof that the administration holds officials to a standard of consequences regardless of personal ties, as Vice President Vance noted that 'people have to suffer consequences' if wrongdoing occurred.
Common Take
High Consensus- Kimberly Guilfoyle resigned as U.S. Ambassador to Greece after the White House asked her to step down.
- The Wall Street Journal's reporting on a $100,000 payment request to donor Eric Deters triggered the crisis that led to her departure.
- Guilfoyle denies all allegations of wrongdoing and says she intends to defend her reputation.
- Trump said he was unhappy with what he was reading in news reports about her conduct, prompting the decision to ask for her resignation.
The Arguments
Left argues
The episode reveals a broader pattern of self-dealing and access-selling in the administration, with Guilfoyle allegedly soliciting $100,000 from a donor in exchange for influence—behavior that warrants more than a quiet resignation.
Right counters
The administration acted swiftly once allegations surfaced, removing Guilfoyle rather than shielding a longtime ally, which demonstrates accountability rather than tolerance of wrongdoing.
Right argues
Guilfoyle and her attorneys maintain the disputed payment was legitimate compensation for prior consulting and speaking work, not a quid pro quo, and she has not been charged with any crime.
Left counters
The explanation strains credibility given the Signal messages reportedly showing her urging the donor to wire funds in a way that 'won't show up anywhere' and offering to leverage her influence in return—language inconsistent with a simple invoice for past services.
Left argues
Trump's resignation alone does not resolve the accountability question; congressional Democrats are right to press for sworn testimony since removing her from office doesn't address whether actual corruption occurred or establish consequences beyond job loss.
Right counters
The State Department Inspector General is already reviewing the matter, and pursuing additional congressional theater risks politicizing what should be a fact-finding process handled through proper oversight channels.
Right argues
Vice President Vance's comment that 'people have to suffer consequences' if wrongdoing occurred, followed by Guilfoyle's actual removal, shows the administration applying standards even to a politically connected insider rather than closing ranks.
Left counters
Trump's swift distancing—including claiming Guilfoyle 'wasn't a member of my family'—looks less like principled accountability and more like discarding a liability only after damaging press coverage made her a political cost, raising questions about why her conduct wasn't scrutinized before the appointment.
Left argues
The original appointment itself reflects a pattern where personal loyalty and relationships, rather than diplomatic qualifications, drive key administration placements, making this scandal a predictable result of weak vetting.
Right counters
Guilfoyle's tenure nonetheless produced concrete results, including expanded U.S. LNG exports to Europe and strengthened NATO defense ties with Greece, suggesting the appointment delivered real policy outcomes regardless of how it originated.
Challenge Questions
These questions target genuine internal contradictions — meant to provoke honest reflection.
Right asks Left
“If congressional Democrats believe resignation doesn't resolve accountability, what specific standard of proof or process would satisfy them, given that an Inspector General review is already underway and no charges have been filed?”
Left asks Right
“If the payment request was genuinely for legitimate past consulting fees, why do defenders describe her removal as swift accountability rather than disputing that any resignation was warranted at all?”
Outlier Report
Left Fringe
Some progressive commentators and accounts (e.g., certain MeidasTouch-aligned voices) frame this as proof of systemic Trump administration corruption requiring criminal investigation, going beyond what evidence currently supports; this represents maybe 15-20% of left-leaning commentary.
Right Fringe
Pro-Trump commentators like those at Gateway Pundit or certain MAGA-aligned X accounts dismiss the allegations entirely as a media hit job orchestrated by Guilfoyle's enemies or the 'deep state,' a position held by roughly 15-20% of the right, while mainstream conservative outlets like Fox News and Daily Wire reported it fairly straightforwardly.
Noise Assessment
Moderate-to-high noise ratio; cable news and social media amplify the scandalous details (private jets, texts, personal drama) far beyond their policy significance, while the underlying public sentiment is less polarized than the loudest voices suggest, since most Americans likely view this as a garden-variety ousting of a controversial, underqualified political appointee.
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President Trump on Tuesday said the stream of negative press stories surrounding the conduct of Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle led to her ousting. “She went to Greece. She was doing a good job, but we didn’t like what we were reading,” Trump told reporters outside of the White House. Trump also played down Guilfoyle’s…
Kimberly Guilfoyle, the embattled U.S. ambassador to Greece, said Tuesday that serving in the role “has been the honor of a lifetime” after the White House announced she had been asked to resign. White House press secretary Katie Zacharia shared at her inaugural press briefing that the Trump administration asked Guilfoyle to resign after several…
Guilfoyle said the role has been “the honor of a lifetime.” She has faced allegations she asked a political donor for $100,000 to pay her personal American Express bill.
U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle stepped down Tuesday after the White House asked for her resignation over allegations of improper conduct during her time at the embassy.
President Trump has asked Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign as U.S. ambassador to Greece following a string of damaging reports, including that she asked a Republican donor to pay off her credit card, the White House press secretary said Tuesday. In response to a question from a reporter about Ms. Guilfoyle's status, Mr. Trump's new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, said: "We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign. She has been a wonderful asset to the team and we wish her well."
<p><a href="https://www.axios.com/2024/12/11/trump-kimberly-guilfoyle-ambassador-greece" target="_blank">Kimberly Guilfoyle</a>, the U.S. ambassador to Greece, announced her resignation Tuesday, shortly after the White House asked her to step down and following reports alleging misconduct before and during her diplomatic posting.</p><p><strong>Why it matters: </strong>The exit of the president's longtime political ally and <a href="https://www.axios.com/2022/03/03/jan-6-kimberly-guilfoyle-subpeona" target="_blank">former fiancée</a> of his son Donald Trump Jr. follows a series of Wall Street Journal reports alleging she used her political connections to seek financial favors and promote private business interests.</p><hr /><ul><li><a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/21/us-european-deals-guilfoyle" target="_blank">Guilfoyle</a> has denied any wrongdoing.</li><li>White House press secretary Katie Zacharia said Tuesday that she was asked to resign during her first press briefing. </li><li>"She has been a wonderful asset to the team and we wish her well," Zacharia said.</li></ul><p><strong>Driving the news: </strong>"My gratitude and respect for President Trump and Secretary Rubio remain unwavering," Guilfoyle wrote in a <a href="https://x.com/kimguilfoyle/status/2110025356426330229" target="_blank">post</a> on X on Tuesday.</p><ul><li>"I am proud of what we accomplished together, and I will always be a loyal supporter of President Trump and his mission to Make America Great Again."</li><li>"While my time as Ambassador may be coming to an end, my commitment to President Trump, the America First movement, and the country I love will never end. It has been the honor of my lifetime to serve the United States of America."</li></ul><p><strong>Guilfoyle's removal </strong>isn't entirely surprising, as Trump <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/10/12/trump-guilfoyle-greece-fire" target="_blank">told reporters</a><strong> </strong>yesterday<strong> </strong>that he was "looking at" firing Guilfoyle following the allegations: "We're not happy," he said.</p><ul><li>Those comments follow a senior U.S. official telling <a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-rubio-guilfoyle-364465fc46b023cacf2b70c94cc76ae2" target="_blank">AP</a> that Trump and Rubio were "extremely pissed off" about the reports and were considering dismissing her.</li><li>The U.S. Embassy in Athens and the State Department did not immediately respond to Axios' request for comment. Zacharia declined to answer additional questions about Guilfoyle and referred reporters to the president. </li></ul><p><strong>Catch up quick: </strong>The WSJ's Oct. 8 <a href="https://www.wsj.com/world/texts-show-kimberly-guilfoyle-seeking-100-000-and-offering-access-to-trump-officials-67fa42c8" target="_blank">report</a> said that Guilfoyle allegedly sought $100,000 from a Trump donor to pay a credit card bill before her <a href="https://www.axios.com/2025/09/18/senate-confirms-trump-nominees" target="_blank">Senate confirmation</a> hearing, and offered access to Trump administration officials in return. The donor did not make the payment.</p><ul><li>An earlier <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/kimberly-guilfoyle-mystery-man-energy-5adeb541" target="_blank">investigation</a> alleged she promoted the interests of a Greek construction and energy company and allowed its lobbyist into private diplomatic meetings.</li><li>The WSJ also <a href="https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/at-davos-kimberly-guilfoyle-boasted-of-private-jet-trips-luxury-stays-d6602442" target="_blank">reported</a> that recordings captured Guilfoyle allegedly discussing private jet travel and luxury hospitality provided by wealthy Greek businessmen.</li></ul><p><strong>For the record: </strong>Guilfoyle's lawyer disputed the authenticity of messages the WSJ cited and the U.S. Embassy in Athens said she has followed State Department ethics and gift-reporting guidelines.</p><p><strong>Zoom in:</strong> Secretary of State Marco Rubio publicly <a href="https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesman/2026/10/secretary-of-state-marco-rubio-and-greek-foreign-minister-giorgos-gerapetritis-at-a-joint-press-availability" target="_blank">defended</a> Guilfoyle during a visit to Athens on Oct. 7, calling her "a strong ambassador."</p><ul><li>A day later, Rubio <a href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=4693474467644766" target="_blank">declined</a> to address the allegations, saying he didn't know whether they were true.</li></ul><p><strong>Flashback:</strong> Trump nominated Guilfoyle, a former <a href="https://www.axios.com/2024/12/06/trump-fox-news-pipeline-cabinet-picks" target="_blank">Fox News host</a> and California prosecutor, in December 2024. The <a href="https://www.axios.com/2025/09/18/senate-confirms-trump-nominees" target="_blank">Senate confirmed her</a> in September 2025.</p><p><strong>What we're watching:</strong> The State Department's inspector general is reviewing the allegations,<strong> </strong>AP reported, citing an unnamed U.S. official. It is unclear whether a formal investigation has begun.</p><ul><li>Congressional Democrats have called for an investigation, with Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.), the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, <a href="https://democrats-foreignaffairs.house.gov/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=84D81B87-B781-45A3-8BA6-7C1BD73F6857" target="_blank">requesting</a> on Oct. 10<strong> </strong>that Guilfoyle testify under oath.</li></ul><p><em>Editor's note: This story has been updated with more information.</em></p>
Guilfoyle said the allegations of improper conduct were false and that being ambassador was the "honour of a lifetime".
<img src="https://www.theblaze.com/media-library/newsom-ex-wife-kimberly-guilfoyle-fired-from-ambassador-role.jpg?id=68423177&width=1245&height=700&coordinates=0%2C46%2C0%2C61" /><br /><br /><p>Kimberly Guilfoyle is out as U.S. ambassador to Greece, White House press secretary Katie Zacharia confirmed at her debut briefing on Tuesday.</p><p>"We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign," said <a href="https://x.com/RapidResponse47/status/2110007625337413774?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2110007625337413774%7Ctwgr%5E34d595c081d1b40565d07437369390b9e838ad07%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theblaze.com%2Fr%2Fentryeditor%2F2678078453publish" target="_blank">Zacharia</a>. "She has been a wonderful asset to the team, and we wish her well."</p><p class="pull-quote">'People have to suffer consequences for it.'</p><p>By Tuesday morning, Guilfoyle took to social media to announce her <a href="https://x.com/kimguilfoyle/status/2110027236971855908" target="_blank">resignation</a>: "While my time as Ambassador may be coming to an end, my commitment to President Trump, the America First movement, and the country I love will never end."</p><p>The State Department did not immediately respond to Blaze News' request for comment. Guilfoyle's lawyer referred Blaze News to her statement on X.</p><p>Guilfoyle — California Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom's ex-wife and Donald Trump Jr.'s ex-fiancée who long served as a Fox News talking head — has been dogged in recent weeks by misconduct allegations.</p><p>Just shy of the one-year anniversary of Guilfoyle's swearing-in as ambassador, the Wall Street Journal <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/kimberly-guilfoyle-mystery-man-energy-5adeb541" target="_blank">raised questions</a> in a report last month about her "persistent promotion of a specific Greek company — and her extensive efforts to involve [energy lobbyist Christos] Marafatsos, a neophyte in both diplomacy and energy."</p><p>Days later, the Journal <a href="https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/guilfoyle-amex-donor-100-000-0e02cdc3" target="_blank">published</a> text messages from July 2025 that appear to show Guilfoyle hitting up <a href="https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?contributor_name=Eric+Deters&two_year_transaction_period=2022" target="_blank">Trump donor</a> Eric Deters for $100,000 ahead of her congressional hearing to become ambassador to Greece.</p><p><strong>RELATED: <a href="https://www.theblaze.com/news/rubio-celebrates-western-exceptionalism-warns-civilization-is-at-an-inflection-point" target="_blank">Rubio celebrates Western exceptionalism, warns that civilization is at an 'inflection point'</a></strong></p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image"> <img alt="" class="rm-shortcode" id="bff1c" src="https://www.theblaze.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=68423186&width=1245&height=700&quality=50&coordinates=0%2C12%2C0%2C95" /><small class="image-media media-photo-credit">Marc Piasecki/WireImage/Getty Images</small></p><p>Citing both the damning text messages — the authenticity of which Guilfoyle has disputed, according to her lawyer — and claims from Deters, the Journal reported that the departing ambassador allegedly wanted the money to pay down her American Express card balance and that she had allegedly "offered to use her sway" on the donor's behalf.</p><p>In response to Guilfoyle's alleged request for $100,000, Deters reportedly wrote, "I can't do this without getting a divorce."</p><p>The departing ambassador's lawyers have denied that Guilfoyle engaged in a "quid pro quo," <a href="https://www.tanea.gr/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Guilfoyle-statement.pdf" target="_blank">claiming</a> in a statement Saturday that Deters owed Guilfoyle money for consulting work and speeches.</p><p>"When Ms. Guilfoyle was preparing to leave private life for public service, she did what any professional does and tried to close out her outstanding receivables. Asking a client to pay for work already done is not corruption. It is the opposite of corruption," wrote lawyers David Schwartz and Jesse Binall.</p><p>Guilfoyle addressed the allegations in her <a href="https://x.com/kimguilfoyle/status/2110027236971855908" target="_blank">X post</a> Tuesday: "These allegations are false, and I intend to vigorously defend my name, my reputation, and my integrity. I have dedicated my professional life to fighting for justice, standing up for what is right, and defending the values that make America exceptional. I will not allow false accusations to define my decades of public service."</p><p>Deters <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2026/10/11/politics/trump-considering-whether-to-fire-guilfoyle-source-says" target="_blank">told</a> CNN Monday, "I am going to sue [Guilfoyle] and her lawyers for defamation for claiming that her text messages were fake. Then they will have a lawsuit, she will have the committees looking at her and the news media."</p><p>The scandal, amplified by <a href="https://www.foreign.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/Ranking%20Member%20Shaheen%20Letter%20to%20Sec.%20Rubio%20re%20Ambassador%20Guilfoyle%20-%20October%201%202026.pdf" target="_blank">New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen</a> and other Democrats, ultimately prompted responses from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Vice President JD Vance, and President Donald Trump.</p><p>Rubio questioned the legitimacy of the reports, <a href="https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesman/2026/10/secretary-of-state-marco-rubio-remarks-to-the-press-17" target="_blank">stating</a> on Thursday, "I’m not going to comment on a story that literally posted a few hours ago. ... You guys somehow walk around thinking that because some source told you something and you reported it, it’s the gospel. It’s not the gospel. It’s not the gospel for me."</p><p>Vance <a href="https://x.com/HQNewsNow/status/2108623088921329868?s=20" target="_blank">told</a> reporters days after the Wall Street Journal's publication of the alleged text messages between Deters and Guilfoyle, "Let's actually see what the facts are. Let's see what the truth is."</p><p>The vice president added, "Obviously, if there was something bad that happened, then people have to suffer consequences for it."</p><p>On Monday, however, President Donald Trump <a href="https://x.com/Acyn/status/2109751592379679025?s=20" target="_blank">noted</a> that he was looking into the matter and was "not happy."</p><em>Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. </em><em><a href="https://www.theblaze.com/newsletters/theblaze-articlelink" target="_self">Sign up here</a></em><em>!</em>
<p>President Donald Trump's administration officials have asked Kimberly Guilfoyle, the U.S. Ambassador to Greece, to resign from her post.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/10/13/video-trump-asks-u-s-ambassador-greece-kimberly-guilfoyle-resign-we-wish-her-well/" rel="nofollow">VIDEO — Trump Asks U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to Resign: ‘We Wish Her Well’</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.breitbart.com" rel="nofollow">Breitbart</a>.</p>
Kimberly Guilfoyle said she is stepping aside as U.S. ambassador to Greece, days after reports that she offered access to officials in exchange for help paying off her debt.
Kimberly Guilfoyle, the former fiancée of Donald Trump Jr., is now also the former U.S. ambassador to Greece. She resigned on Tuesday, amid allegations that she asked a major donor to pay off her six-figure personal credit card debt, in exchange for access to the Trump White House. Weijia Jiang has more details.
Scandal-Ridden Ambassador Officially Resigns After White House Pressure
U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle announced her resignation and pushed back against recent misconduct allegations on Tuesday, shortly after the White House asked her to step down from her post. Guilfoyle took to X to defend her tenure and pledge continued loyalty to President Donald Trump. “Serving as the United States Ambassador to Greece ...
The Trump administration has asked U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign after the State Department’s Office of Inspector General looked into misconduct allegations. “We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign,” White House press secretary Katie Zacharia said Tuesday, adding that Guilfoyle had been “a wonderful asset to the team.” President Donald Trump signaled ...
Kimberly Guilfoyle faces allegations of a $100,000 payment request, diplomatic misconduct and hostile workplace claims at the U.S. Embassy in Greece.
<p>A Wall Street Journal report said Guilfoyle apparently asked a donor to President Donald Trump for $100,000.</p> The post <a href="https://legalinsurrection.com/2026/10/white-house-asks-ambassador-kimberly-guilfoyle-to-resign/">Kimberly Guilfoyle Resigns as U.S. Ambassador to Greece</a> first appeared on <a href="https://legalinsurrection.com">Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion</a>.
U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle, once a top Trump campaign surrogate, resigned amid misconduct allegations, which she said were false. Guilfoyle's announcement came shortly after the new White House press secretary, Katie Zacharia, told reporters that the ambassador was asked to step down.
Mercedes Schlapp, a senior fellow with the Conservative Political Action Conference, told Newsmax on Tuesday that President Donald Trump had little choice but to remove Kimberly Guilfoyle as U.S. ambassador to Greece amid allegations of financial misconduct.
Ms. Guilfoyle was asked to quit by the White House after a string of damaging reports, including that she had asked a Republican donor to pay off a credit card.
On her first day at the podium, new White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia made news. She announced that President Trump has asked his son's former fiancée and ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, to resign amid allegations that she sought $100,000 from a donor. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports.
New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia announced Tuesday that President Donald Trump has asked U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign.  “We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign. She has been a wonderful asset to the team, and we wish her well,” Zacharia at her first press briefing at the White House.  Guilfoyle...
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<p>White House told Guilfoyle, who is alleged to have sought a bill payment from a Trump donor, to resign from post</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/oct/13/donald-trump-ilhan-omar-katie-zacharia-alaska-midterms-latest-news-updates">US politics live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>Kimberly Guilfoyle is stepping down as US ambassador to Greece after weeks of reports that she sought payment from a Trump donor in exchange for access to administration officials.</p><p>The decision, announced by the White House on Tuesday morning, ends the diplomatic career of one of Donald Trump’s longest-standing political allies. It came after the US president and Marco Rubio, the secretary of state, were <a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-rubio-guilfoyle-364465fc46b023cacf2b70c94cc76ae2">reported </a>to have grown furious over the allegations.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/13/kimberly-guilfoyle-ambassador-greece-step-down">Continue reading...</a>
<p>When asked about the decision to request US ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle's resignation, Donald Trump told the press she 'was doing a good job' but that the administration 'didn't like what we were reading', referring to allegations that Guilfoyle had asked a Trump donor to pay her credit card bill. Guilfoyle, who was once engaged to Trump’s son, Donald Jr, was a longstanding political ally</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/13/kimberly-guilfoyle-ambassador-greece-step-down">Kimberly Guilfoyle steps down as US ambassador to Greece after alleged misconduct</a></p></li></ul> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/video/2026/oct/13/trump-kimberly-guilfoyle-ambassador-video">Continue reading...</a>
Just days after a series of reports engulfed Kimberly Guilfoyle in scandal, the White House announced and accepted the U.S. ambassador to Greece’s resignation. “We didn’t like what we were reading,” President Trump told reporters after the White House announced the move. The abrupt dismissal marked a stark contrast to how other offenses in the…
U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle resigned on Tuesday following President Trump’s request, with a stream of negative news stories souring her relationship with the president.  “We didn’t like what we were reading,” Trump said, commenting on Guilfoyle’s ousting. The president’s remarks followed shortly after White House press secretary Katie Zacharia told reporters that Guilfoyle…
Democrats on the House Foreign Affairs Committee called for further accountability after the White House announced Tuesday that the Trump administration has asked U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign following reports about her alleged misconduct. “Resigning does not shield her from accountability,” the committee’s Democrats wrote on the social platform X. “Guilfoyle used…