The Trump administration has instructed U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign following allegations of misconduct, influence peddling, and financial impropriety.

White House press secretary Katie Zacharia announced the request, stating: “We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign. She has been a wonderful asset to the team, and we wish her well.”

Recent reports indicate that in July 2025, days before her Senate confirmation hearing, Guilfoyle reportedly pressured donor Eric Deters via Signal messages to pay off a $100,000 American Express bill, assuring him the transaction would not appear on financial records. “Honey please I need you to get this done for me today,” she allegedly wrote in the communications. Guilfoyle also offered to use her influence on Deters’ tax and legal matters while claiming she had contacted IRS officials and the justice department on his behalf. Deters stated he paid approximately $300,000 over years without receiving “one favor,” labeling the arrangement a clear quid pro quo.

The administration has also cited allegations that Guilfoyle, previously Donald Trump Jr.’s former fiancée, accepted improper gifts and services, made threatening remarks to host-country officials, and promoted Greek company Aktor during official engagements. Her legal team disputes the authenticity of the messages.

Guilfoyle’s defense claims the requested payments were for pre-nomination speaking engagements and public appearances that remained unpaid. Lawyers David Schwartz and Jesse Binnall also asserted compliance with State Department travel regulations for private flights, noting she “sought, obtained and followed” guidance before each trip.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio initially defended Guilfoyle as “a strong ambassador,” but later expressed confusion about the allegations, stating he would not comment without verification. Recently, Rubio criticized journalists who questioned the claims, saying they “walk around thinking that because some source told you something and you reported it, it’s the gospel.”