Kimberly Guilfoyle ousted as ambassador to Greece over corruption allegations

Updated on: October 13, 2026 / 7:47 PM EDT / CBS News

Kimberly Guilfoyle ousted as ambassador to Greece over corruption allegations

TL;DR

  • Kimberly Guilfoyle will step down as U.S. ambassador to Greece.
  • The White House requested her resignation after reports of alleged 'pay to play' schemes.
  • Guilfoyle reportedly asked an associate for $100,000 to pay off her American Express bill before her Senate confirmation hearing.
  • She denied the allegations and vowed to defend her name.
  • The president stated he was not happy with the reports and confirmed her departure.