BREAKING: Kimberly Guilfoyle Resigns as US Ambassador to Greece * The Gateway Pundit * by Cristina Laila

Kimberly Guilfoyle resigned as US Ambassador to Greece on Tuesday shortly after the White House announced that she was asked to step down from her role.

The Associated Press, CNN, and The New York Post reported over the weekend that President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio were considering firing Guilfoyle amid a possible pay-to-play scandal.

The Wall Street Journal recently reported that Guilfoyle, Don Jr.’s ex-fiancée, asked a Trump donor to pay her $100,000 Amex bill.

According to text messages released from Trump donor Eric Deters, Guilfoyle was begging him to pay off her massive Amex bill ahead of her confirmation hearing to become US Ambassador to Greece.

“Honey please I need you to get this done for me today,” Guilfoyle wrote in a July 3, 2025, text to Eric Deters.

The Wall Street Journal also reported that Guilfoyle has been heavily promoting the Greek construction and energy company Aktor Group to push multi-billion-dollar natural gas deals across Europe and the Balkans.

The newspaper revealed that Aktor’s CEO flew Guilfoyle on a private jet to France in a move that raised “pay-to-play” concerns.

A source on Monday told The Gateway Pundit that Guilfoyle’s ambassadorship may be pulled as early as this week – and by Tuesday morning, Guilfoyle resigned.

Guilfoyle’s attorneys said her private jet travel was cleared with the State Department. Her legal team also claimed that the requested $100,000 was money owed to her for speaking engagements.

Guilfoyle again denied the allegations in her statement on Tuesday.

Kim Guilfoyle’s full statement:

Serving as the United States Ambassador to Greece has been the honor of a lifetime. I will forever be grateful to President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for entrusting me with the extraordinary privilege of representing the greatest country in the history of the world.

From my first day as Ambassador, I have worked tirelessly to advance President Trump’s America First agenda, strengthen our strategic alliance with Greece, and deliver meaningful victories for the American people.

During my tenure, we have helped secure historic agreements to expand American liquefied natural gas exports to Europe, advanced the Vertical Corridor to reduce Europe’s dependence on Russian energy, strengthened our defense and security partnership with a critical NATO ally, and expanded opportunities for American businesses and investment throughout the region.

I am especially proud of the role our Embassy has played in strengthening American energy dominance, advancing economic cooperation, and ensuring that the United States remains the indispensable leader in Southeast Europe.

These accomplishments are a testament to President Trump’s bold leadership, Secretary Rubio’s commitment to American diplomacy, and the extraordinary men and women who serve our country every day.

I also want to address the recent allegations against me. These allegations are false, and I intend to vigorously defend my name, my reputation, and my integrity. I have dedicated my professional life to fighting for justice, standing up for what is right, and defending the values that make America exceptional. I will not allow false accusations to define my decades of public service.

My gratitude and respect for President Trump and Secretary Rubio remain unwavering. I am proud of what we accomplished together, and I will always be a loyal supporter of President Trump and his mission to Make America Great Again.

While my time as Ambassador may be coming to an end, my commitment to President Trump, the America First movement, and the country I love will never end.

It has been the honor of my lifetime to serve the United States of America. My deepest heartfelt appreciation to the people of Greece for their hospitality, partnership, and welcoming me with open arms. God bless President Trump, God bless our incredible diplomats and service members, and God bless the United States of America.

Serving as the United States Ambassador to Greece has been the honor of a lifetime. I will forever be grateful to President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for entrusting me with the extraordinary privilege of representing the greatest country in the history of the world.

From my first day as Ambassador, I have worked tirelessly to advance President Trump’s America First agenda, strengthen our strategic alliance with Greece, and deliver meaningful victories for the American people.

During my tenure, we have helped secure historic agreements to expand American liquefied natural gas exports to Europe, advanced the Vertical Corridor to reduce Europe’s dependence on Russian energy, strengthened our defense and security partnership with a critical NATO ally, and expanded opportunities for American businesses and investment throughout the region.

I am especially proud of the role our Embassy has played in strengthening American energy dominance, advancing economic cooperation, and ensuring that the United States remains the indispensable leader in Southeast Europe.

These accomplishments are a testament to President Trump’s bold leadership, Secretary Rubio’s commitment to American diplomacy, and the extraordinary men and women who serve our country every day.

I also want to address the recent allegations against me. These allegations are false, and I intend to vigorously defend my name, my reputation, and my integrity. I have dedicated my professional life to fighting for justice, standing up for what is right, and defending the values that make America exceptional. I will not allow false accusations to define my decades of public service.

My gratitude and respect for President Trump and Secretary Rubio remain unwavering. I am proud of what we accomplished together, and I will always be a loyal supporter of President Trump and his mission to Make America Great Again.

While my time as Ambassador may be coming to an end, my commitment to President Trump, the America First movement, and the country I love will never end.

It has been the honor of my lifetime to serve the United States of America. My deepest heartfelt appreciation to the people of Greece for their hospitality, partnership, and welcoming me with open arms. God bless President Trump, God bless our incredible diplomats and service members, and God bless the United States of America.

— Kimberly Guilfoyle (@kimguilfoyle) October 13, 2026