White House asks Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign as US ambassador to Greece

Official request for resignation

The US administration has asked the United States ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, to leave her post. White House press secretary Katie Zaharia announced that this decision was made in light of reports of corruption.

«Ми попросили Гілфойл піти у відставку. Вона була чудовим поповненням для нашої команди, і ми бажаємо їй усього найкращого» ("We asked Guilfoyle to resign. She was a great addition to our team, and we wish her the best"), — said Zaharia.

Publication on financial arrangements

The scandal unfolded after The Wall Street Journal published information about Guilfoyle’s financial ties. According to the publication, shortly before her appointment, she asked Republican Party sponsor Eric Deters to provide $100,000 to pay off a credit card debt. In return, Guilfoyle promised to advance Deters’ interests in the White House.

Kimberly Guilfoyle’s lawyers dispute the authenticity of the correspondence published by the newspaper. They claim that the money was owed to their client for public appearances.

Reaction from the US president

The day before the official announcement, CNN reported that US President Donald Trump is monitoring reports of Ambassador Guilfoyle’s involvement in corruption. According to journalists, the head of state is considering her dismissal.

It is worth noting that Kimberly Guilfoyle was the fiancée of Trump’s eldest son for four years.