US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle Dismissed
Following corruption allegations and accusations of misconduct, the US administration requested Kimberly Guilfoyle to step down from her ambassadorial post.
The administration of US President Donald Trump has demanded the resignation of US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle due to corruption and misconduct allegations raised against her. The decision was announced in a statement by the White House.
Decision of Dismissal
New White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia publicly announced that Kimberly Guilfoyle's resignation had been requested. Guilfoyle, a former Fox News host, had been under scrutiny due to her behavior in Athens and the accusations against her.
Trump's Remarks
United States President Donald Trump stated that Guilfoyle had done a good job but would no longer serve in Greece. Trump indicated that he did not like what he had read regarding the matter.
Guilfoyle's Defense
While acknowledging that her tenure as ambassador had ended, Kimberly Guilfoyle completely denied the allegations against her. Stating that the accusations were false, Guilfoyle expressed that she would defend herself.
Text Message Allegations and Responses
Text messages reflected in the press showed Guilfoyle asking for money from Eric Deters, a Trump ally. Her lawyers argued that the messages were not genuine and that the payment was requested for consulting work.