Kimberly Guilfoyle has issued a public response after the White House asked her to leave her post as U.S. ambassador to Greece. In a message published on the X platform, she stressed that serving the United States had been the greatest privilege ever granted to her.
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“Representing the United States as ambassador to Greece was the greatest honor of my life. I will be forever grateful to President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for the trust they placed in me by allowing me to represent the most powerful nation in world history,” Guilfoyle said in her statement.
She added that from her first moment in the role, she had worked tirelessly to advance President Trump’s “America First” agenda, consolidate the strategic alliance with Greece and achieve concrete results for American citizens.
Guilfoyle went on to mention several achievements she considers key during her time in office, including historic agreements to increase exports of American liquefied natural gas to the European continent, progress on the Vertical Corridor to reduce Europe’s energy dependence on Russia, stronger defense cooperation with an important NATO ally, and expanded opportunities for American companies and investment in the region.
“I am especially proud of our embassy’s contribution to strengthening American energy dominance, deepening economic ties and ensuring that the United States remains the indispensable leader in Southeastern Europe,” Guilfoyle wrote.
She described these results as evidence of President Trump’s bold leadership, Secretary Rubio’s commitment to American diplomacy and the hard work of everyone who serves the country every day.
The ambassador also addressed the latest allegations against her, calling them untrue and vowing to fight decisively to defend her name, reputation and integrity. She stressed that she had spent her entire professional life fighting for justice and for the values that make America exceptional, and that she would not allow false allegations to overshadow decades of public service.
“My gratitude and respect for President Trump and Secretary Rubio remain unwavering. I am proud of what we achieved together and will always be a loyal supporter of President Trump and his mission to make America great again,” the statement continued.
Guilfoyle stressed that although her time as ambassador may be nearing its end, her commitment to President Trump, the America First movement and the country she loves would never fade.
She concluded the message by expressing her deep gratitude to the Greek people for the hospitality, partnership and warm welcome they had shown her, and by wishing blessings upon President Trump, American diplomats and military personnel, as well as the United States of America.
Earlier, the White House had asked Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign from her post as ambassador to Greece following a series of reports alleging inappropriate behavior and possible violations during her time in the role.
The news was announced on Tuesday by Katie Zacharia, the White House’s new press secretary, during her first press briefing. She said the administration had asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to leave, describing her as a valuable asset to the team and wishing her success in the future. Guilfoyle’s representatives did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
The decision came after reports that Guilfoyle had allegedly sought sums of money in exchange for access to senior U.S. administration officials before she was confirmed by the Senate. She has also faced allegations of accepting luxury gifts during her tenure as ambassador and involving a lobbyist for a Greek construction company in official meetings.
Guilfoyle’s lawyers have rejected the allegations that she sought money, calling reports about her travels misleading. According to them, she complied with all federal requirements concerning gifts and their disclosure.
One of the most serious allegations was made by Eric Deters, a former donor to Donald Trump. He claimed that Guilfoyle had asked him in a message to transfer $100,000 to pay off an American Express credit card several days before she was confirmed by the Senate. According to Deters, she had promised to be his permanent advocate within the Trump administration if he sent her the money.
“There is no doubt that this was a quid pro quo arrangement,” Deters said during an interview with CNN last week. He added that he had not transferred the money because he did not have sufficient liquidity at the time.
In a statement to CNN, the ambassador’s lawyers rejected the claims, saying that Deters owed Guilfoyle money for speeches and consulting services and that his statements did not hold up. They explained that when Guilfoyle was preparing to move from the private sector to the public sector, she had simply tried to collect unpaid debts, which did not constitute corruption.
On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that the possibility of removing Guilfoyle from her diplomatic post was being considered. “We’re looking at it. Yes, we’re not happy,” Trump told reporters as he was leaving the White House.
Guilfoyle, who was engaged for four years to Donald Trump Jr., the president’s eldest son, was sworn in as ambassador in September 2025.
Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was visiting Greece when The Wall Street Journal published the first reports about the alleged money-for-favors scheme. During his stay in Athens, Rubio took part in several events with Guilfoyle and described her as a “strong ambassador.” He declined to answer reporters’ questions about the allegations, stressing that media reports should not automatically be treated as absolute truth.
The reports have prompted reactions and calls for investigations from Democrats in the U.S. Congress. Gregory Meeks, the senior Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, called for Guilfoyle to appear before the committee to provide an account. He stressed that it should be clarified whether the ambassador had also sought funds from other sources.
According to a source familiar with the matter, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the U.S. Department of State is investigating Guilfoyle in connection with allegations of inappropriate behavior. So far, the allegations remain under investigation, and Guilfoyle, through her lawyers, has denied the claims of wrongdoing.
