Summary
The White House has asked U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign after reports that she requested $100,000 from a businessman to pay her credit card bill before her Senate confirmation. President Donald Trump said he was unhappy with the situation and was considering removing her.Key Facts
- Kimberly Guilfoyle was the U.S. Ambassador to Greece.
- The White House asked her to resign following controversy over a money request.
- A businessman, Eric Deters, said Guilfoyle asked him to send $100,000 to cover her American Express bill.
- The request happened before her Senate confirmation hearing in 2025.
- Deters claimed the request was a "pay to play" scheme, meaning money was linked to gaining influence.
- Text messages proving the request were confirmed to be real by sources.
- President Trump said he was not happy about the situation and was considering firing her before the resignation was announced.
- Guilfoyle had also previously bragged about wealthy supporters paying for her expensive travel.
