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White House Asks US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to Resign
- •The Trump administration asked US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign following allegations of improper conduct.
- •Reports indicate Guilfoyle allegedly asked a Trump donor to pay a $100,000 credit card bill in exchange for access to administration officials.
- •Additional allegations include promoting a Greek construction and energy company, threatening action involving the Greek government, and accepting improper gifts.
- •Guilfoyle has denied all wrongdoing through her lawyers, stating the money requested was for prior public appearances and speaking engagements.
- •Senior Democrats have called for an investigation, and the State Department inspector general is reportedly looking into the claims.
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According to reports, Kimberly Guilfoyle allegedly asked a Trump donor to pay a $100,000 credit card bill before her confirmation hearing in exchange for access to senior administration officials. Additional allegations include threatening Greek government action, promoting a Greek company's commercial interests, allowing a lobbyist into private diplomatic meetings, and accepting improper gifts or services.
Kimberly Guilfoyle's lawyers, David Schwartz and Jesse Binnall, denied any wrongdoing and stated that the money she requested from the donor was payment for speaking engagements and public appearances predating her nomination. They also disputed travel-related claims, asserting she followed State Department travel guidelines, and a lawyer noted she disputed the authenticity of the messaging screenshots.
White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia announced that the administration asked Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign following the allegations, after President Donald Trump indicated he was unhappy and considering removing her. Furthermore, senior congressional Democrats have called for an investigation, and the State Department's inspector general has looked into the matter.
