The key facts

  • The White House asked US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign; she announced her departure on October 13, 2026.
  • The trigger was Wall Street Journal reports about threats against a Greek official, gifts, and an offer to influence the administration in exchange for repayment of a credit card debt.
  • Guilfoyle rejects all accusations as false; Trump previously said the administration was 'looking at' dismissing her and was 'not happy' with the situation.

Resignation After White House Request

US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle announced her departure from the post on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Earlier the same day, the new White House press secretary, Karoline Zakharia, told journalists that the administration had asked the ambassador to resign: 'We asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign. She was a wonderful asset to the team, and we wish her all the best.' The White House did not officially clarify whether the resignation was connected to the scandal surrounding Guilfoyle.

Accusations in Wall Street Journal Reports

The resignation was preceded by a series of Wall Street Journal articles alleging questionable conduct by Guilfoyle: a threat against a Greek official, acceptance of inappropriate gifts and services, and an offer to use her influence in the administration in exchange for repayment of a large credit card debt. American media, citing sources close to the White House, also reported that the ambassador may have used her official position for personal gain.

Guilfoyle's Response

In a social media post on Tuesday, Guilfoyle wrote: 'Although 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.' Addressing the accusations, she stated: 'These accusations are false, and I intend to vigorously defend my name, reputation, and integrity.' According to her, she will not allow 'false accusations' to define her decades of public service.

Position of Her Lawyers and Trump's Remarks

Earlier, Guilfoyle, through her lawyers, rejected the claims of American businessman and former political candidate Eric Dieters. According to the lawyers' statement, Dieters owed her about $150,000 for speaking engagements and consulting services, and Guilfoyle had previously declined his offer of $1 million to advance a private lawsuit. As for the accusations of accepting gifts and flying on private jets, the lawyers argued that the ambassador had requested and received guidance from the State Department and fully complied with ethics rules on accepting gifts. On Monday, President Donald Trump said the administration was 'looking at' dismissing Guilfoyle and that they were 'not happy' with the situation.