Kimberly Guilfoyle announced her resignation as Greece’s ambassador and vowed to forcefully defend herself against accusations of unethical and perhaps unlawful behavior. During a quick initial press briefing, Katie Zacharia, Trump’s new White House press secretary, revealed the information.
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Quick Fact
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| What Happened | Senator John Curtis praised the decision to ask Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign. |
| Location | Washington, DC, and Athens, Greece |
| When | Tuesday, according to the report |
| Key People | Donald Trump, John Curtis, and Kimberly Guilfoyle |
| Reason | Allegations of improper and potentially illegal conduct |
| Guilfoyle's Response | She denied the allegations and vowed to defend her reputation. |
| Current Status | The administration said it had requested her resignation. |
Kimberly Guilfoyle Resigns Amid Allegations
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Following accusations of inappropriate behavior, Guilfoyle resigned her ambassadorship and declared that she would “vigorously defend” herself.
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“I felt she performed really well. Speaking outside the White House on Tuesday before traveling to Alaska for a campaign event, the president remarked, “She did very good.”
After reading a list of Trump’s accomplishments, Zacharia called on three reporters, answered a few questions, and concluded the briefing in around fifteen minutes.
Officials “didn’t like what we were reading” about Guilfoyle, according to Trump.
Trump told reporters, “We didn’t like what we were reading, but she was doing a good job.”
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Republican Senator Praises Guilfoyle’s Resignation
A Republican senator commends the choice to request Guilfoyle’s resignation.
The choice to request Guilfoyle’s resignation as ambassador is “the kind of leadership Americans are yearning for,” according to Utah Senator John Curtis.
Curtis remarked, “I appreciate President Trump’s willingness to act.”
The White House announced on Tuesday that Guilfoyle, who was formerly engaged to Donald Trump Jr., had been asked to step down due to accusations that she had acted improperly and perhaps illegally both before and during her time in Athens.
“Public service is a public trust, and political connections should never put anyone above accountability,” stated Curtis.
