Trump administration asks Guilfoyle to resign

President Donald Trump's administration asked Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign from her position as US ambassador to Greece, White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia announced.

Former Fox host faced corruption scrutiny

Guilfoyle, a former Fox News host, faced mounting scrutiny over reports she allegedly asked a Trump donor to pay her credit card bill in exchange for access to the administration.

Trump said he didn't like what he read

Trump said on Tuesday that Guilfoyle had done a good job but would not be there in Greece any longer. I didn't like what I read, he said.

“I didn't like what I read”

Text messages show payment requests

Text messages seen by the BBC show Guilfoyle asking Eric Deters, a Trump ally, for money. It won't show up anywhere if you wire money to American Express, she wrote.

“It won't show up anywhere if you wire money to American Express”

Guilfoyle denies wrongdoing and vows defence

Guilfoyle called the allegations false and said the ambassadorship had been the honour of a lifetime. She vowed to vigorously defend her name, reputation and integrity.

“honour of a lifetime”

Deters disputes money owed claim

Deters told the BBC he did not ultimately pay Guilfoyle and called it a complete lie that he owed her money for speaking and consulting fees. He is planning legal action.

“complete lie”

Deters calls resignation good for diplomacy

Following news that Guilfoyle was asked to leave, Deters told the BBC that it's a great day for American diplomacy. Guilfoyle was nominated as envoy to Athens in December two thousand twenty-four.

“it's a great day for American diplomacy”