White House asks Guilfoyle to resign

The White House confirmed that it had asked US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign after reports alleging she sought money in return for access and accepted improper gifts. President Donald Trump had earlier stated he was considering removing her. Guilfoyle denied the allegations.

• $100,000Debt payment request described in reports — Alleged request to a donor
• 3 July 2025Date of reported Signal message — Before her confirmation

Q1

What prompted the request?

Reports described a request that a Republican donor pay a credit-card debt, plus gifts and access-related conduct during her tenure.

Q2

What is Guilfoyle's response?

She denied wrongdoing, and her lawyer stated that the money request was an effort to collect unpaid professional fees.

Q3

Could Congress pursue this?

House Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats called for testimony and oversight, arguing that resignation should not end accountability over the allegations.

Q4

Is an official inquiry underway?

The State Department inspector general was examining the matter, but its office neither confirmed nor commented on investigations.