Greece president snubs Kimberly Guilfoyle, denying traditional honor before her departure
Farewell call denied
Outgoing ambassadors normally receive courtesy calls with Greece’s head of state, prime minister and foreign minister, an Athens embassy source told the Daily Mail. The source said Guilfoyle would not be allowed to say goodbye because her removal was sudden.
A Greek leader’s aide suggested Guilfoyle might still try to secure an official farewell. The aide said no one was ruling out that possibility, despite the circumstances of her departure.
Staff describe abrupt exit
A staffer characterized the end of Guilfoyle’s tenure as unusually abrupt, saying such departures usually happen quietly. Another staffer described colleagues as relieved and criticized Guilfoyle’s manner and her willingness to listen to career diplomats.
Guilfoyle, 57, is a former Fox News host and was once engaged to Donald Trump Jr. The article says she is leaving her ambassadorship, but gives no date for a farewell or final departure.
Allegations and responses
A report alleged Guilfoyle asked Trump donor Deters to pay a six-figure credit card bill. In exchange, she allegedly offered to help prompt the Trump administration to examine his personal tax and legal issues.
Trump requested resignation
News of Guilfoyle’s departure came Tuesday. White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia said President Donald Trump had asked Guilfoyle to resign.
Key points
- Greek President Konstantinos Tasoulas will not give Kimberly Guilfoyle a customary farewell call, an embassy source said.
- The source attributed the decision to Guilfoyle’s sudden removal from her ambassadorship.
- Katie Zacharia said President Donald Trump had asked Guilfoyle to resign.
- Guilfoyle disputed the allegations, and her lawyer challenged the authenticity of the messages.