White House asks US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign
On October 13, 2026, the White House officially requested the resignation of Kimberly Guilfoyle, the United States ambassador to Greece. This decision followed a series of critical reports by the Wall Street Journal, which alleged that Guilfoyle engaged in improper conduct, including soliciting $100,000 from a Trump donor to pay a personal credit card bill in exchange for access to government officials. The allegations reportedly occurred both before her confirmation and during her tenure, which lasted 346 days.
President Donald Trump publicly signaled his dissatisfaction on October 12, stating that the administration was reviewing the matter and was unhappy with the reports. While Guilfoyle’s legal team denied all wrongdoing, claiming the funds were owed for consulting work, the administration proceeded with her removal. Guilfoyle later released a statement expressing gratitude for her time in the role and maintaining that the accusations against her are false.
Following her departure, Deputy Chief of Mission Josh Huck is expected to serve as the interim head of the U.S. embassy in Athens. This arrangement follows standard diplomatic protocols used during leadership transitions, ensuring continuity in U.S.-Greece relations while a permanent successor is selected and processed.