Washington, DC: The White House on Tuesday said it had asked Kimberly Guilfoyle, the US ambassador to Greece, to resign, with Press Secretary Katie Zacharia confirming the move during the White House briefing.
“We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign,” Zacharia told reporters, describing Guilfoyle as “a wonderful asset to the team” and wishing her well.
.@PressSec @KatieZacharia: "We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign. She has been a wonderful asset to the team, and we wish her well." https://t.co/gSZfl1RTQp
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) October 13, 2026
The White House did not provide a reason for the request in the remarks made public during the briefing.
Guilfoyle, a former television personality and a prominent ally of President Donald Trump, was appointed ambassador to Greece as part of the administration’s diplomatic team.
The development marks a significant change in the US diplomatic representation in Greece. Further details about the circumstances surrounding the resignation request were not immediately available.
