Former U.S. ambassador to Greece resigns amid ethics allegations
The short version
- Kimberly Guilfoyle resigned as U.S. ambassador to Greece after the White House asked her to step down.
- She faced allegations of pressuring a donor to pay her $100,000 American Express bill in exchange for White House access.
- Eric Deters, a Republican donor, filed a defamation lawsuit against Guilfoyle and her attorneys.
- The resignation marks a shift in U.S. diplomatic engagement in Greece and the Eastern Mediterranean.
- Guilfoyle's tenure was described as short and controversial, with critics calling it an ignoble chapter in U.S. diplomatic history.
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Coverage compared
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- “Barrasso predicts Guilfoyle inquiry amid reports of White House tension”
- “Trump and Rubio weigh firing Kimberly Guilfoyle as misconduct and donor bailout allegations mount”
- “Furious President Trump is ‘extremely p****d off’ with Kimberly Guilfoyle and is considering firing her over her wild antics in Greece”
How coverage grew
First reported by The Hill The Memo: Guilfoyle furor rises as Trump stops short of expressing support
The New York Times Exasperation and Resignation in Greece Over Allegations Against Kimberly Guilfoyle
The Straits Times Exasperation and resignation in Greece over allegations against US Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle
Mother Jones Kimberly Guilfoyle’s Grifting Scandal Keeps Getting Worse
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- Daily Mail, right-leaningRead the leaked Kimberly Guilfoyle texts in full: Shocking never-before-seen trove
- The Hill, centreKimberly Guilfoyle’s sacking drains a drop from Trump’s overflowing swamp
- Daily Mail, right-leaningGavin Newsom says ex-wife Kimberly Guilfoyle’s turmoil is ‘unfortunate’ as he addresses her being ousted as Greek ambassador for the first time
- Daily Mail, right-leaningMore humiliation for Kimberly Guilfoyle as ugly gossip among the A-list ‘Athens set’ is revealed and even her pop star confidant goes silent... as her designer dresses are seen out on the street
- The Hill, centreKimberly Guilfoyle’s resignation doesn’t end an investigation — it changes the rules
- Daily Mail, right-leaningKimberly Guilfoyle’s Greek tragedy: Alone and screaming about leakers as she awaits eviction… the deleted photos... and her breathless pleas to top Republicans
- Daily Mail, right-leaningTrump women turn on Kimberly Guilfoyle: As their brutal true feelings about Don Jr’s ex leak out... friends say this is even more devastating than Greek banishment
- CBS News, left-leaningKimberly Guilfoyle now facing defamation lawsuit from donor who accused her of pay-to-play scheme
- Daily Mail, right-leaningJobless, alone and nowhere to go: Kimberly Guilfoyle faces humiliating skulk back to ex Don Jr’s doorstep... and a major downgrade after Greek banishment
- New York Post, right-leaningFormer ‘View’ co-host wants to replace Kimberly Guilfoyle as US ambassador to Greece