White House pushes out Kimberly Guilfoyle after misconduct reports

Axios · 10/13/2026, 4:24:13 PM

Kimberly Guilfoyle , the U.S. ambassador to Greece, announced her resignation Tuesday, shortly after the White House asked her to step down and following reports alleging misconduct before and during her diplomatic posting. Why it matters: The exit of the president's longtime political ally and former fiancée of his son Donald Trump Jr. follows a series of Wall Street Journal reports alleging she used her political connections to seek financial favors and promote private business interests. Guilfoyle has denied any wrongdoing. White House press secretary Katie Zacharia said Tuesday during her first press briefing that Guilfoyle was asked to resign. "She has been a wonderful asset to the team and we wish her well," Zacharia said. Driving the news: "My gratitude and respect for President Trump and Secretary Rubio remain unwavering," Guilfoyle wrote in a post on X on Tuesday. "I am proud of what we accomplished together, and I will always be a loyal supporter of President Trump and his mission to Make America Great Again." "While my time as Ambassador may be coming to an end, my commitment to President Trump, the America First movement, and the country I love will never end. It has been the honor of my lifetime to serve the United States of America." Guilfoyle's removal isn't entirely surprising, as Trump told reporters yesterday that he was "looking at" firing Guilfoyle following the allegations: "We're not happy," he said. Those comments follow a senior U.S. official telling AP that Trump and Rubio were "extremely pissed off" about the reports and were considering dismissing her. The U.S. Embassy in Athens and the State Department did not immediately respond to Axios' request for comment. Zacharia declined to answer additional questions about Guilfoyle and referred reporters to the president. Catch up quick: The WSJ's Oct. 8 report said that Guilfoyle allegedly sought $100,000 from a Trump donor to pay a credit card bill before her Senate confirmation hearing and off