WASHINGTON: The White House said on Tuesday it had asked US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign after a series of news reports raised concerns she sold access to Trump administration officials in exchange for money, gifts and favours.

US President Donald Trump had said on Monday that he was considering firing Guilfoyle, who was once engaged to his son Donald Trump Jr. On Tuesday, he told reporters: “She was doing a good job, but we didn’t like what we were reading.” US lawmakers had raised the alarm after a series of stories in the Wall Street Journal beginning last month that detailed Guilfoyle’s conduct, including claims she threatened to use US influence to undermine the Greek government.

New White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia confirmed Guilfoyle had been asked to resign, telling a briefing: “She has been a wonderful asset to the team, and we wish her well.”

In a post on X, Guilfoyle repeated denials of wrongdoing and said her gratitude and respect for Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio remained “unwavering.” “While my time as Ambassador may be coming to an end, my commitment to President Trump, the America First movement, and the country I love will never end,” she wrote.

“These allegations are false, and I intend to vigorously defend my name, my reputation, and my integrity.”

Published in Dawn, October 14th, 2026