White House Requests Resignation of U.S. Ambassador to Greece Amid Financial Controversy

U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle faces calls to resign after text messages reveal financial requests before Senate hearing.

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October 13, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, United States — The White House has requested that U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle step down from her position, following the disclosure of text messages suggesting she asked a colleague for $100,000 to cover an American Express bill prior to her Senate confirmation hearing.

White House press secretary Katie Zacharia confirmed the request during her first press briefing on Tuesday, stating, We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign. She added that Guilfoyle had been a valuable member of the team and wished her well in the future.

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The decision follows reports that the president had expressed dissatisfaction with Guilfoyle’s actions, saying he was “not happy” about the situation. The controversy has sparked renewed scrutiny over the conduct of senior diplomatic officials and their adherence to ethical standards.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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