White House asks Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign, new press secretary says
Updated 2 weeks ago13 new reports, including The Straits Times, The Guardian, Newsweek and 8 more.
The short version
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia announced that President Trump had asked U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign. The claim followed allegations that Guilfoyle sought $100,000 from a donor.
On Oct. 13, 2026, Katie Zacharia, the new White House press secretary, announced that President Trump had asked U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign.1,2,4,6 Zacharia said the request followed allegations that Guilfoyle had sought $100,000 from a donor.6 Guilfoyle was appointed by Trump as ambassador to Greece in 2024.6
Zacharia is a 41‑year‑old former Trump staffer.3 The announcement was made during Zacharia’s first press briefing.1,2,4,6 The briefing was brief; Zacharia answered only a few questions.3,4
Zacharia described her role as amplifying Trump’s agenda.3 The event was covered by multiple outlets, including PBS, CBS, ABC, and Sky News.1,2,4,5 No official statement from the White House confirmed the resignation request beyond Zacharia’s briefing.1,2,4,6
“I get to do what I was doing on the outside already, which was hoping to amplify, multiply and expand upon President Trump’s incredible agenda for the American people”
Why it matters
The U.S. ambassador to Greece is the president’s representative in Athens, responsible for diplomatic relations.6
A White House press secretary is the chief spokesperson for the president and the administration.1,2
The allegations against Guilfoyle involve a donor who allegedly offered her $100,000, which she reportedly sought.6
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Headline: White House asks Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign, new press secretary says
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Added Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign.
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