Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns as US ambassador to Greece

Kimberly Guilfoyle announced on October 13 that she was leaving her post as US ambassador to Greece amid reports alleging improper gifts and services from private businesspeople.

The White House had asked her to step down, according to Reuters and Axios. Guilfoyle said in a statement on X that she remained loyal to President Donald Trump and would defend her reputation.

She denied the allegations. The Wall Street Journal had reported that the State Department’s inspector general was examining whether she accepted gifts or services from Greek businesspeople.

The newspaper’s allegations included private-aircraft travel and a hotel stay paid for by a businessman. Those claims are reported allegations, rather than findings established by a court or a completed investigation.

Guilfoyle’s announcement confirms her departure from the diplomatic role. It does not establish the outcome of the reported inspector general inquiry or prove that she violated gift rules.