White House asks US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign
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President Trump asked Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign amid allegations of improper gifts and influence peddling; she stepped down hours later.
The White House asked US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign on Tuesday after reports alleged she accepted improper gifts and sought payments from a donor in exchange for influence. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
Guilfoyle denied the allegations and said she would defend her reputation. Trump said she was doing a good job but officials disliked the reports. Secretary of State Marco Rubio had earlier defended her. [3] [4] [5] [6]
The State Department inspector general is reportedly reviewing the matter. Top Democrats have called for investigations. [3] [4] [5] [6]
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