White House asks Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign as ambassador to Greece

Oct 12, 2026

On October 13, 2026, White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia announced during her inaugural press briefing that the administration asked U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign. The request follows allegations that Guilfoyle asked donor Eric Deters to wire $100,000 to pay off her personal credit card in exchange for administration access prior to her confirmation, alongside a State Department inspector general investigation into her conduct and ties to Greek corporate interests. Guilfoyle denied all wrongdoing, pledging to defend her integrity.

Allegations regarding Aktor Group and lobbying

▪The Wall Street Journal reported that Kimberly Guilfoyle flew on a private jet belonging to Aktor Group CEO Alexandros Exarchou to attend the January 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos
▪The Wall Street Journal reported that Kimberly Guilfoyle promoted the interests of Greek energy firm Aktor Group and allowed registered lobbyist Christos Marafatsos to attend official diplomatic meetings

Financial allegations by Eric Deters

▪Eric Deters stated that Kimberly Guilfoyle promised to serve as his ride or die and grant access to senior Trump administration officials in exchange for paying her credit card bill
▪Republican donor Eric Deters alleged that Kimberly Guilfoyle asked him in July 2025 to wire $100,000 directly to American Express to pay off her credit card bill before her confirmation hearing

State Department OIG and prosecutorial review

▪The State Department's Office of Inspector General initiated an investigation into Kimberly Guilfoyle regarding allegations involving her treatment of embassy employees, private travel, acceptance of gifts, and business relationships
▪U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro stated on October 13, 2026, that her office would await the results of the State Department inspector general's investigation into Kimberly Guilfoyle's conduct as ambassador to Greece

Debatable claims

▪Guilfoyle's removal as ambassador to Greece was justified by severe ethics violations
▪Congress should continue investigating Guilfoyle despite her resignation as ambassador