Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns as U.S. Ambassador to Greece amid corruption allegations

Kimberly Guilfoyle U.S. Ambassador to Greece Donald Trump corruption allegations Eric Deters

Kimberly Guilfoyle has resigned as the U.S. Ambassador to Greece following a request from the White House amid allegations of misconduct and corruption. Reports from The Wall Street Journal indicated that Guilfoyle allegedly solicited $100,000 from a Republican donor to cover credit card expenses in exchange for facilitating access to Trump administration officials.

Donald Trump expressed disappointment regarding the reports, stating he was “surprised and disappointed” by what he read, though he noted she had performed well during her tenure in Greece. Trump declined to comment on whether he would consider a presidential pardon for her should she face legal challenges.

In a related development, Trump donor Eric Deters has filed a defamation lawsuit against Guilfoyle and her legal team. Deters claims to possess a 16-minute audio recording from Greece that he asserts could impact the Trump administration. While Guilfoyle’s counsel denies the authenticity of the financial requests, characterizing the dispute as unpaid consulting fees, the political fallout continues as Joshua Hack officially assumes leadership of the U.S. Mission in Greece as Chargé d'Affaires.

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AKTOR Group · Donald Trump · Eric Deters · Greece · Kimberly Guilfoyle · Marco Rubio · The Wall Street Journal · United States Department of State · United States Embassy in Athens · United States Embassy in Greece · White House

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[● 5 SOURCES] The appointment of a new permanent ambassador requires U.S. government nomination and Senate confirmation. athina984.gr · www.enikos.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr
[● 7 SOURCES] Hack is proficient in Mandarin, Japanese, Burmese, and Bulgarian. athina984.gr · www.enikos.gr · www.mononews.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr
[● 11 SOURCES] Joshua Hack has officially assumed the role of head of the U.S. Mission in Greece. athina984.gr · www.enikos.gr · www.mononews.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · www.newsit.gr · +2 more
[● 9 SOURCES] Hack replaces Kimberley Guilfoil, who was dismissed from the position. www.paraskhnio.gr · www.newsbeast.gr · www.newsit.gr
[● 5 SOURCES] Joshua Hack has been part of the U.S. Diplomatic Service since 2001. athina984.gr · www.enikos.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr
[● 9 SOURCES] Hack held the position of Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Southern Europe and the Caucasus. athina984.gr · www.enikos.gr · www.mononews.gr · www.newsit.gr · www.onalert.gr
[● 8 SOURCES] Guilfoyle allegedly asked Republican donor Eric Deters to pay a $100,000 American Express bill in exchange for access to administration officials. crprensa.com · internewscast.com · www.themix.net · dailymeezan.com · www.sgtreport.com
[● 9 SOURCES] The White House requested the resignation of U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle. crprensa.com · internewscast.com · www.themix.net · vinnews.com · www.arabnews.pk · +2 more
[● 5 SOURCES] Guilfoyle's legal team stated that the money from the donor was for professional consulting and speaking services. todoespolitica.com.ar · www.themix.net · thelibertydaily.com
[● 11 SOURCES] Guilfoyle denied all allegations of wrongdoing and vowed to defend her reputation. crprensa.com · internewscast.com · mymotherlode.com · www.themix.net · vinnews.com · +6 more
[● 5 SOURCES] Guilfoyle allegedly used her influence to promote the Greek construction firm Aktor Group. crprensa.com · www.newsday.com · de-rt.com · www.foreignpolicyjournal.com · www.themix.net
[● 7 SOURCES] President Trump expressed dissatisfaction with reports regarding Guilfoyle's conduct. dailymeezan.com · pagesix.com · www.foreignpolicyjournal.com · www.watoday.com.au · www.themix.net