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Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns as U.S. ambassador to Greece

The White House asked U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign on Tuesday amid allegations of misconduct before and during her tenure in Athens. Reports alleged she sought $100,000 from a Trump supporter to pay personal credit card debt and accepted luxury trips and hotel stays from wealthy Greek businessmen. Guilfoyle denied wrongdoing and vowed to defend herself.

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Asked if he was considering firing his Greek envoy, the president said, “We’re not happy.”

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Trump administration review of Kimberly Guilfoyle's tenure as U.S. ambassador to Greece

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Kimberly Guilfoyle has resigned as U.S. ambassador to Greece after the White House asked her to step down amid allegations of improper conduct, which she denies.

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In this event AP report: Trump, Rubio weigh firing Kimberly Guilfoyle after mounting reports of improper conduct Earlier coverage
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CBS

Trump says he's "looking at" firing Kimberly Guilfoyle

"Well, we're looking at it," President Trump said when asked if he's considering firing U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle.

Trump's ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, resigns after allegations of improper conductNPR – Politics
NPR

Trump's ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, resigns after allegations of improper conduct

The White House publicly asked for U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle's resignation on Tuesday as she faced mounting accusations of improper conduct.

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NPR

U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns following misconduct allegations

President Trump has forced out his ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle. She faced allegations of misconduct before and during her tenure at the U.S. Embassy in Athens, which she has denied.

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France 24

Trump asks US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign over allegations

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France 24

Trump asks Greece ambassador to resign amid ethics scandal

US President Donald Trump's administration has asked his ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign, the White House said Tuesday, amid allegations that she sought money from a Trump supporter and accepted lavish hospitality from wealthy Greek businessmen. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson reports from Washington.

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NPR

Kimberly Guilfoyle has been asked to resign among corruption allegations

Kimberly Guilfoyle has been asked to resign as US ambassador to Greece following allegations that she sought payment from a Trump donor in exchange for access to administration officials

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PBS

Kimberly Guilfoyle, Trump's ambassador to Greece, resigns after allegations of improper conduct

Guilfoyle insisted she'll "vigorously defend" herself.

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DW

Kimberly Guilfoye : US ambassador to Greece resigns amid misconduct allegations

Kimberly Guilfoyle has resigned as US ambassador to Greece. President Trump previously said he was unhappy with her amid reports of a bribery scandal and ethics violations.

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Guardian

Kimberly Guilfoyle steps down as US ambassador to Greece after alleged misconduct

White House asked Guilfoyle, who is alleged to have sought a bill payment from a Trump donor, to resign from post US politics live – latest updates Kimberly Guilfoyle is stepping down as US ambassador to Greece after weeks of reports that she sought payment from a Trump donor in exchange for access to administration officials. The decision, announced by the White House on Tuesday morning, ends the diplomatic career…

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Al Jazeera

US ambassador to Greece resigns amid misconduct allegations

Kimberly Guilfoyle denies allegations that she offered access to Trump administration officials in exchange for money.

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TIME

Trump Has Asked Guilfoyle to Resign, Says New White House Press Secretary

The announcement follows allegations Guilfoyle asked a political donor to pay a $100,000 personal credit card bill

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CBS

Kimberly Guilfoyle preparing to resign as ambassador to Greece

"We wish her well," White House press secretary Katie Zacharia told reporters Tuesday.

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DW

White House asks US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to step down amid misconduct allegations

Trump has previously said he was unhappy with Guilfoyle amid reports of a bribery scandal and ethics violations.

Trump Has Asked Kimberly Guilfoyle to Resign, White House SaysNYTimes – US
NYT

Trump Has Asked Kimberly Guilfoyle to Resign, White House Says

Ms. Guilfoyle, the U.S. ambassador to Greece, has faced a string of damaging reports including asking a Republican donor to pay off a credit card.

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ABC News

White House has asked Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign: White House press secretary

"We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign," Zacharia said.

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PBS

WATCH: Zacharia says White House has asked Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign

Trump appointee Kimberly Guilfoyle, the U.S. ambassador to Greece, has been asked to resign from her post after coming under severe criticism over allegations she has engaged in improper and possibly illegal conduct before and during her tenure in Athens, new Trump press secretary Katie Zacharia said Tuesday.

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Politico

White House asks Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign as US ambassador to Greece

Her tenure in Athens has been embroiled in controversy.

Trump Says He Is ‘Looking at’ Firing Kimberly GuilfoyleNYTimes – US
NYT

Trump Says He Is ‘Looking at’ Firing Kimberly Guilfoyle

President Trump made the remark in response to a question about the U.S. ambassador to Greece, who faces accusations that she asked a G.O.P. donor to pay off her credit card.

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Politico

Trump ‘looking at’ firing Athens ambassador Guilfoyle over alleged plea for cash

Asked if he was considering firing his Greek envoy, the president said, “We’re not happy.”

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ABC News

Trump says he's 'looking at' firing US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle

President Donald Trump answered he's "looking at" firing Kimberly Guilfoyle when asked about the embattled U.S. ambassador to Greece on Monday.

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