Trump asks Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign amid her payment scandal, White House confirms

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The Independent · collected 2026-10-13 · by Brendan Rascius

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President Donald Trump requested Kimberly Guilfoyle's resignation as U.S. ambassador to Greece after it was reported that she had solicited a payment from a Trump donor to cover a $100,000 American Express bill. White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia confirmed the news during her first briefing at the White House on Tuesday, stating that Guilfoyle has been "a wonderful asset to the team" but did not provide further details about the circumstances leading to her request for resignation.
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Donald Trump is considering firing Kimberly Guilfoyle, the US Ambassador to Greece, following reports of her alleged misconduct. The controversy began when The Wall Street Journal published stories alleging that Guilfoyle had accepted improper gifts, threatened a host country official, and asked a Trump donor to pay off a $100,000 credit card bill in exchange for political access. A senior US official told the AP that both President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are "extremely pissed off" by Guilfoyle's behavior and may decide on firing her this week after Columbus Day. The ambassador reportedly attended luxury events despite being instructed to behave properly following confirmation as Ambassador in late 2024, including sipping drinks on a Greek island and attending Paris Fashion Week shortly thereafter.

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“Both articles describe Trump and Rubio's decision-making process regarding Kimberly Guilfoyle, with Article B providing a follow-up on the resolution of her situation after initial reports.”
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Fox News
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“Both articles describe President Trump asking Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign from her position as U.S. Ambassador to Greece due to allegations of misconduct involving seeking financial assistance from a donor.”
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“Both articles describe President Trump's reaction and decision regarding Kimberly Guilfoyle's position as U.S. Ambassador to Greece due to alleged misconduct, occurring around the same time.”

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Rascius, B. (2026, October 13). Trump asks Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign amid her payment scandal, White House confirms. The Independent. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/kimberly-guilfoyle-resign-trump-greece-b3065979.html

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American Express Greece Independent U.S. White House

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White House ORG · 2× American Express ORG · 1× Donald Trump PERSON · 1× Greece GPE · 1× Guilfoyle PERSON · 1× Independent NORP · 1× Katie Zacharia PERSON · 1× Kimberly Guifoyle PERSON · 1× Trump PERSON · 1× U.S. GPE · 1×

Narrative

President Donald Trump has asked Kimberly Guifoyle to resign as U.S. ambassador to Greece, following a report that she asked a Trump donor to pay off her $100,000 American Express bill.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-13
🔮 “She has been a wonderful asset to the team, and we wish her well.”
2026-10-13 · The Independent
Trump asks Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign amid her payment scandal, White House confirms · assertive framing

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President Donald Trump has asked Kimberly Guifoyle to resign as U.S. ambassador to Greece, following a report that she asked a Trump donor to pay off her $100,000 American Express bill. asserted
she → ask → bill
White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia announced the news during her first-ever White House briefing Tuesday. asserted
Zacharia → announce → briefing
“We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign,” Zacharia told reporters. asserted
Zacharia → ask → reporters
“She has been a wonderful asset to the team, and we wish her well.” asserted
we → wish → her
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