The White House is calling for the resignation of the US Ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle
The woman is at the centre of a recent investigation by the *Wall Street Journal*: the allegations include abuse of her diplomatic post, influence peddling and demands for money
“We have asked Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign,” announced the new White House spokesperson Katie Zacharia in a press briefing. The news had already been in the air: since early October, in fact, the US ambassador had been the focus of public debate, following the publication of an investigation by the *Wall Street Journal* into her political conduct.
A former prosecutor in San Francisco and Los Angeles, Kimberly Ann Guilfoyle was one of the faces of the ‘Fox News’ television channel. She worked for the company for more than a decade before leaving in 2018. It would appear that her departure was prompted by an ultimatum from the broadcaster, after an assistant had accused Guilfoyle of sexual harassment. As early as 2016, she had been considered for the role of press secretary to President Donald Trump, and for four years – from 2020 to 2024 – she was officially engaged to Donald Trump Jr.
Kimberly Guilfoyle’s political activities have repeatedly attracted media attention, particularly due to her handling of funds, which has not always been transparent or responsible. The recent investigation carried out by the *Wall Street Journal* follows on from this: according to the newspaper’s findings, the ambassador is alleged to have exploited her position to exert diplomatic pressure, interfere in political affairs and solicit money. It would appear that Guilfoyle asked lawyer Eric Deters – a wealthy donor and ally of the ‘Make America Great Again’ (MAGA) movement – for a sum of one hundred thousand dollars to settle an outstanding credit card debt. In return, she is alleged to have promised Deters direct access to senior White House officials and key administration figures. The incriminating conversations are said to have taken place shortly before her Senate confirmation hearing for the role of ambassador.
Furthermore: during a discussion with a Greek minister, Guilfoyle is alleged to have threatened to bring down the government by saying, ‘We can do this to any country we want. And we can do it here too.’ The ambassador is also alleged to have accepted trips on private jets and other benefits provided by supporters or business figures.
For her part, the woman firmly denies the allegations and states that she followed the State Department’s instructions. She also gives her version of events regarding the matter involving Eric Deters: the lawyer owed her that money for public events and consultancy services. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has shown her the door: ‘She has been a great asset to our team and we wish her all the best,’ said spokeswoman Zacharia, effectively sacking her.
