The Trump administration has requested that Kimberly Guilfoyle, the U.S. ambassador to Greece, resign amid serious allegations of misconduct, influence peddling, and financial impropriety. White House press secretary Katie Zacharia announced the decision, stating, “We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign. She has been a wonderful asset to the team, and we wish her well.”
The most severe claims, first reported by the Wall Street Journal on October 8, focus on donor Eric Deters. According to the report, in July 2025—days before Guilfoyle’s Senate confirmation hearing—she urged Deters via Signal messages to cover a $100,000 American Express bill, assuring him the transfer would not be traceable. “Honey please I need you to get this done for me today,” she wrote, the report states. Guilfoyle reportedly offered to leverage her influence on his tax and legal matters in exchange, claiming she had contacted IRS commissioners and Justice Department officials on his behalf. Deters has stated he paid Guilfoyle approximately $300,000 over years without receiving “one favor,” calling the request “absolutely a quid pro quo.”
The Wall Street Journal also alleged that Guilfoyle, formerly Donald Trump Jr.’s fiancée, accepted improper gifts and services, made threats against host-country officials, and promoted interests of Greek company Aktor during official duties. Guilfoyle’s lawyers, Jesse Binnall and David Schwartz, dispute the authenticity of the message reports.
Guilfoyle has not directly addressed the allegations but stated in a Sunday release that any funds sought from Trump donors were payments for prior speaking engagements and public appearances—not services related to her ambassadorial nomination. Her legal team also asserted compliance with State Department travel regulations, noting she “sought, obtained and followed guidance” before each private flight.
Following initial defense of Guilfoyle, Secretary of State Marco Rubio declined further public comment on the allegations after additional reports emerged. Earlier this week, Rubio criticized journalists for treating unverified claims as factual, stating: “You guys walk around thinking that because some source told you something and you reported it, it’s the gospel. It’s not the gospel.” The remarks came during his departure from Athens as Guilfoyle accompanied him.
