White House asks US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign

On October 13, 2026, the White House announced that it had requested the resignation of the United States Ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle. The move followed a series of investigative reports by the Wall Street Journal, which alleged that Guilfoyle had solicited $100,000 from a donor to President Donald Trump to settle a personal credit card debt before her confirmation, while also potentially abusing her diplomatic position to trade access to U.S. officials for personal gain. President Trump confirmed he was unsatisfied with the reports, stating publicly, "We didn't like what we were reading.

Guilfoyle, who had served in the position for 346 days, rejected the allegations through her legal team, describing them as false and defamatory. Despite her denial, she confirmed her departure, expressing gratitude toward President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. While reports initially suggested she was reluctant to step down, the White House maintained its stance. As a standard transitional procedure, Deputy Chief of Mission Josh Huck is expected to serve as the temporary head of the embassy in Athens until a successor is officially appointed.