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- calendar_today October 13, 2026
White House Calls for Guilfoyle's Resignation
On Tuesday, White House press secretary Katie Zacharia announced that the Trump administration has requested Kimberly Guilfoyle, the U.S. ambassador to Greece, to resign from her position. This development follows several weeks of escalating controversies involving Guilfoyle.
President Trump and Administration Officials Consider Action
President Trump told reporters on Monday that he was contemplating firing Guilfoyle and expressed dissatisfaction with her performance amid the emerging scandals. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has also reportedly been involved in the discussions around Guilfoyle’s future in her diplomatic post.
Controversies and Allegations Surface
The situation began to escalate after The Wall Street Journal reported that Guilfoyle requested Eric Deters, a known Trump donor, to pay a $100,000 credit card bill on her behalf. According to that report, Guilfoyle instructed Deters to use a wire transfer to avoid creating a paper trail. The Associated Press subsequently reported that both President Trump and Secretary Rubio were contemplating removing Guilfoyle from her position as U.S. ambassador to Greece.
Questions Over Luxury Travel Funding
The Wall Street Journal further reported new allegations suggesting that wealthy businessmen from Greece may have helped pay for luxury travel undertaken by Guilfoyle. The allegations include claims that she used her diplomatic role to promote the business interests of these individuals in exchange for financial benefits and expensive trips.
Administration's Response and Ongoing Investigation
Senior officials within the Trump administration reportedly discussed the ambassador’s future over the weekend, according to The Wall Street Journal. Multiple sources indicated that a decision regarding Guilfoyle’s term as ambassador was imminent, and the request for her resignation represents the administration's latest move as the controversy continues to develop.
Next Steps Unclear Amid Developing Story
As of Tuesday morning, it is not clear whether Kimberly Guilfoyle has responded to the White House's request or decided to step down. With ongoing investigations and heightened scrutiny, the situation remains fluid and subject to further developments.
Source: krqe.com.
