White House Asks Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle to Resign from Greece Post
The White House has formally asked U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign following mounting reports of improper and possibly illegal conduct during her tenure. The move comes days after Secretary of State Marco Rubio held the sixth U.S.-Greece Strategic Dialogue in Athens.
- 01White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia confirmed the administration asked Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign from her post in Greece.
- 02President Donald Trump had said he was 'looking at' firing Guilfoyle after a series of reports alleging improper and possibly illegal conduct, including seeking money for access to administration
- 03Secretary of State Marco Rubio had grown increasingly frustrated as the misconduct allegations multiplied over recent weeks, according to U.S. officials.
- 04Guilfoyle's lawyers denied wrongdoing, stating she was collecting payment for work already done; key congressional Democrats had separately called for a formal investigation.
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