Political misconduct allegations stories

Oct 12, 2026

White House asks Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign as ambassador to Greece

President Trump has asked U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign following allegations of misconduct, including reports she asked a Trump donor for $100,000 to pay her personal American Express bill. New press secretary Katie Zacharia confirmed the decision during her first White House briefing.

Oct 12, 20266 sources

Top claims

▪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
▪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
▪Congress should continue investigating Guilfoyle despite her resignation as ambassador

People involved

Donald Trump

Subtopics

Kimberly Guilfoyle donor request1 Trump administration1 U.S. domestic politics1

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