The message, shared on X, followed an announcement from White House press secretary Katie Zacharia during her first briefing on Tuesday. Zacharia confirmed that the administration had asked Guilfoyle to resign.
“We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign. She has been a wonderful asset to the team and we wish her well,” Zacharia said.
Trump had signaled a day earlier that he was weighing Guilfoyle’s removal. The decision followed reports examining her financial affairs and raising questions about her conduct before and during her diplomatic appointment.
Financial Allegations Put Guilfoyle Under Scrutiny
One of the most significant allegations concerns a reported request for financial assistance from Trump donor Eric Deters.
According to The Wall Street Journal, Guilfoyle allegedly asked Deters to cover a $100,000 personal credit card bill before her Senate confirmation hearing. The report also alleged that she offered to use her government connections to assist him with legal and tax matters. Deters reportedly declined to pay the bill.
The allegations have drawn attention because they involve a prospective senior government official, a political donor and a substantial personal expense. They also raise questions about the boundaries between private financial matters and the responsibilities associated with public office.
However, the reported allegations have not, by themselves, established that Guilfoyle committed wrongdoing. She has forcefully disputed the claims and said she intends to defend herself.
“I also want to address the recent allegations against me. These allegations are false, and I intend to vigorously defend my name, my reputation, and my integrity. I have dedicated my professional life to fighting for justice, standing up for what is right, and defending the values that make America exceptional. I will not allow false accusations to define my decades of public service.”
Guilfoyle’s response suggests that her departure from the ambassador position will not end the dispute over the reports. Instead, she appears prepared to challenge the allegations publicly while maintaining her support for the administration.
Her legal representatives have previously offered explanations for other matters raised in the reporting. They said she was pursuing unpaid fees for public appearances and speaking engagements that took place before her nomination.
Her lawyers have also denied allegations of impropriety involving private aircraft travel, maintaining that she followed State Department guidance.
The competing accounts leave questions about the reported conduct to be assessed on the basis of the available evidence. Guilfoyle, for her part, has made clear that she does not accept the accusations against her.
Guilfoyle Highlights Her Work on Behalf of American Interests
Despite the controversy surrounding her departure, Guilfoyle used her statement to emphasize what she considers the accomplishments of her time representing the United States in Greece.
She began by expressing gratitude to Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for selecting her for the diplomatic assignment.
“Serving as the United States Ambassador to Greece has been the honor of a lifetime. I will forever be grateful to President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for entrusting me with the extraordinary privilege of representing the greatest country in the history of the world.”
Her remarks then turned to energy, defense and economic cooperation between Washington and Athens.
Among the priorities she highlighted was expanding American liquefied natural gas exports to European markets. Increasing U.S. energy supplies to Europe has been a significant policy objective for American officials seeking to strengthen energy ties with allies and reduce dependence on Russian resources.
Guilfoyle also pointed to efforts to deepen defense cooperation with Greece and create additional opportunities for American businesses. These priorities reflect the broader strategic relationship between the two countries, which includes security cooperation, trade and energy interests.
Another initiative she highlighted was the Vertical Corridor, an energy project intended to improve the movement of natural gas through southeastern Europe. Supporters of the initiative view regional energy infrastructure as an important tool for diversifying supplies and reducing Europe’s exposure to Russian energy.
Guilfoyle credited Trump, Rubio and American diplomats with helping advance these objectives. Her statement presented the work as part of a wider effort to promote U.S. economic and strategic interests overseas.
Although her tenure is ending earlier than she may have anticipated, Guilfoyle made no indication that she intends to distance herself from the administration’s priorities.
Departure Does Not Signal a Break With Trump
Guilfoyle’s final message was directed squarely at the president and the political movement she continues to support.
“My gratitude and respect for President Trump and Secretary Rubio remain unwavering. I am proud of what we accomplished together, and I will always be a loyal supporter of President Trump and his mission to Make America Great Again.”
The declaration underscores the distinction between her government position and her personal political commitments. While the White House has asked her to step aside as ambassador, she has publicly reaffirmed her loyalty to Trump and his agenda.
For the administration, the resignation request closes one chapter of Guilfoyle’s diplomatic service as questions about the allegations continue to attract attention. For Guilfoyle, the next challenge will be defending her reputation while explaining the circumstances surrounding her departure.
The full implications of the reported allegations remain a separate matter from her exit. Her public response makes clear that she intends to contest the claims rather than allow them to stand unchallenged.
What happens next will depend on further developments surrounding the reporting and Guilfoyle’s promised defense of her name. For now, her message is that leaving the ambassador’s post does not mean abandoning the president, the movement she supports or the causes she says she pursued while representing the United States in Greece.
