Kimberly Guilfoyle asked to resign as ambassador after reports she asked Trump donor to pay bill
Summary
Kimberly Guilfoyle has been asked to resign as the U.S. ambassador to Greece after reports claimed she tried to get a Trump donor to pay a $100,000 bill in exchange for government favors. The White House announced her resignation following these allegations, which also include claims of accepting gifts and promoting private business interests.Key Facts
- Kimberly Guilfoyle was U.S. ambassador to Greece for less than a year.
- Reports say she asked Trump donor Eric Deters to pay her $100,000 American Express bill before her Senate confirmation.
- Guilfoyle promised to use her influence with the IRS and Justice Department to help Deters with his tax and legal issues.
- Deters said he paid Guilfoyle around $300,000 over time but did not receive any favors.
- Additional reports accuse Guilfoyle of taking improper gifts and promoting a Greek company during official duties.
- Guilfoyle denies the authenticity of the messages reported in the Wall Street Journal.
- The White House, including President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, expressed frustration over the situation.
- Katie Zacharia, new White House press secretary, confirmed Guilfoyle’s resignation and thanked her for service.
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