- U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle resigned on Tuesday after President Donald Trump and the White House requested she step down following a series of damaging reports regarding her conduct in office.
- Greek President Konstantinos Tasoulas and other high-ranking Greek officials snubbed Guilfoyle by withholding the traditional farewell courtesy call, with U.S. Embassy staff describing her abrupt departure as unprecedented.
- Guilfoyle's resignation came shortly after reports alleged she asked a donor for $100,000 to pay off an American Express bill in exchange for help with his personal legal and tax issues, resulting in a defamation lawsuit.
- Her departure was further compounded by a separate Wall Street Journal report featuring an audio recording in which she raged about not being invited to a dinner party with the Trump family.
- Despite her sudden removal and criticism from embassy personnel, Guilfoyle released a statement thanking Trump for the opportunity to serve and vowing to vigorously fight the “false” allegations against her.
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Greece’s President snubs Kimberly Guilfoyle of traditional honor as she leaves ambassador role
