In brief
A former Fox News anchor, Kimberly Guilfoyle, was recalled from her role as U.S. ambassador to Greece after a series of costly allegations. Trump’s press secretary said Guilfoyle asked a donor for money tied to her work and was accused of inappropriate behaviour in Athens. Guilfoyle denied the claims, calling them false and vowing to defend her reputation. The controversy has drawn scrutiny from top U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and shocked the diplomatic community.
Trump’s decision to pull her out of Athens has shocked diplomats and media alike.
Former Fox News host Kimberly Guilfoyle was asked to resign as the U.S. ambassador to Greece after a flurry of allegations that she sought money from a donor and behaved inappropriately while in Athens.
In a brief press briefing, White House spokesperson Katie Zacharia said Guilfoyle had been asked to resign, but offered no further detail. Trump said he "did not read" the sources of the allegations and sent a short statement that she had done a good job in Greece, adding that she would not be there any longer.
Guilfoyle has denied the claims, calling them false and saying she will defend her name and integrity. She said she "will not allow false accusations to define my decades of public service."
Updates from the Wall Street Journal report that text messages from Guilfoyle request money from Eric Deters, an ally of the Trump family, in exchange for access and that she bragged about influencing Greek business and politics. These claims were denied by her lawyers, who said the messages were taken out of context and that the money was owed for speeches and consulting work.
The controversy has drawn criticism from Secretary of State Marco Rubio and has led Deters to publicly call the accusations a "complete lie." He also suggested legal action would follow.
For the moment, the U.S. has no replacement in Greece, but the scandal underscores how political connections and money can complicate even high‑level diplomatic posts.
