An article summarized by the Association Press:
Kimberly Guilfoyle resigned as U.S. ambassador to Greece on Tuesday after the Trump administration asked her to leave amid mounting allegations of improper conduct. The White House said President Donald Trump was unhappy with reports about her behavior, and Guilfoyle announced her resignation within two hours of the administration’s request. She denied the accusations, saying she would vigorously defend her name, reputation and integrity.
The allegations, reported primarily by The Wall Street Journal, include claims that Guilfoyle accepted improper gifts and services, promoted the interests of a Greek construction and energy company, and offered access to administration officials in exchange for a Trump donor paying a $100,000 credit card bill. Her lawyers denied wrongdoing, arguing that the money involved was payment for previously agreed-upon speaking engagements and that her private-plane travel complied with State Department rules. The allegations have not been established as proven misconduct.
The controversy has prompted calls for an investigation from Democratic lawmakers, while a State Department inspector general inquiry into the allegations was reportedly being considered or examined, though it remained unclear whether a formal investigation had begun. Secretary of State Marco Rubio previously defended Guilfoyle and questioned the reliability of unverified reports. Her departure comes as Greece plays an important strategic role in regional energy security, making the controversy particularly significant for U.S. diplomatic relations.
