White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia, who was appointed by US President Donald Trump and officially began her duties yesterday, held her first press briefing. Zacharia announced that the Trump administration has requested the resignation of US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle. "We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign. She has been a very valuable member of our team, and we wish her success," Zacharia said.
Guilfoyle resigns following White House statement
Following the White House statement, Guilfoyle announced her resignation via a statement on her social media account. "It has been an honor to serve as the US Ambassador to Greece. I will always remain grateful to President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for entrusting me with the privilege of representing the greatest country in the history of the world," Guilfoyle said.
Stating that from her first day as Ambassador, she worked to advance President Trump's "America First" policy, strengthen the strategic alliance between Greece and the US, and deliver tangible gains for the American people, Guilfoyle added, "I am particularly proud of the role our embassy has played in consolidating US energy leadership, enhancing economic cooperation, and ensuring that the US remains an indispensable leader in Southeast Europe."
Addressing the allegations against her, Guilfoyle said, "I also want to address the allegations that have recently been made against me. These allegations are completely baseless; I intend to defend my name, my reputation, and my integrity with determination. I have dedicated my professional life to serving justice, standing up for what is right, and protecting the values that make America exceptional. I will not allow baseless accusations to overshadow my decades of public service. My gratitude and respect for President Trump and Secretary Rubio remain unshakable. I am proud of what we have achieved together; I will always remain a loyal supporter of President Trump and his 'Make America Great Again' mission. Although my tenure as Ambassador is coming to an end, my commitment to President Trump, the 'America First' movement, and the country I love will never end."
Trump had said he was not satisfied with Guilfoyle
Yesterday, Trump told reporters that he was considering removing Guilfoyle from her post, stating, "We are not satisfied." Reports in the US press alleged that Guilfoyle had threatened a Greek official and accepted inappropriate gifts and services. It was claimed that Guilfoyle had offered to use her influence within the Trump administration in exchange for the payment of a large credit card debt.
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