WASHINGTON, October 13, 2026 — The White House said Tuesday it has asked Kimberly Guilfoyle, the U.S. ambassador to Greece, to resign, following public allegations about her conduct before and during her assignment. As of the initial announcement, it was not clear whether she had submitted a resignation.

White House press secretary Katie Zacharia confirmed the request during a Tuesday briefing. “We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign,” she said, while praising Guilfoyle’s service. ABC News published video of the press secretary’s statement. The announcement follows President Donald Trump’s comments Monday that his administration was considering removing Guilfoyle from the post.

What has been alleged — and what is disputed

The decision follows reports by The Wall Street Journal involving allegedly improper gifts, official access and a request that a political supporter pay a large personal credit-card bill. These allegations are not findings of wrongdoing, and the White House’s personnel decision does not establish that any legal violation occurred.

Guilfoyle’s attorneys, David Schwartz and Jesse Binnall, have denied wrongdoing. According to The Associated Press, they contend that money she sought represented previously unpaid compensation for speaking and public appearances predating her nomination. They have also said Guilfoyle obtained and followed State Department guidance about private-plane travel.

Status of government review

The Associated Press reported, citing a U.S. official, that the State Department inspector general was examining the accusations, but the official could not establish whether a formal investigation had begun. The department has not publicly confirmed a formal investigation or issued a finding. Congressional Democrats have called for additional review. A request for resignation should not be confused with a prosecution, adjudication or proven ethics breach.

Questions still unresolved

Important outstanding questions include whether Guilfoyle has formally resigned, who will lead the U.S. Embassy in Athens during a transition, and whether an inspector-general inquiry will result in formal findings. Street News Now will update this report as authoritative information becomes available.

Sources: White House press briefing video (ABC News); Associated Press, October 13; CBS News reporting.