Kimberly Guilfoyle resigned as U.S. ambassador to Greece after the White House asked her to step down amid allegations of financial misconduct and inappropriate workplace behavior. The former Fox News personality and longtime Trump ally denied any wrongdoing.

The resignation follows reports raising questions about Guilfoyle’s financial dealings, relationships with political associates, and treatment of embassy employees.

At a White House press briefing on Tuesday, press secretary Katie Zacharia confirmed that the administration requested Guilfoyle’s departure.

“We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign. She has been a wonderful asset to the team, and we wish her well,” Zacharia said.

President Donald Trump said a day earlier that he was “looking at” the allegations and was “not happy.”

Guilfoyle announced her resignation in a statement on X, defending her record as ambassador and highlighting diplomatic accomplishments during her tenure.

She pointed to agreements that expand American natural gas exports to Europe, strengthen U.S. defense cooperation with Greece, and reduce Europe’s dependence on Russian energy.

“I am especially proud of the role our Embassy has played in strengthening American energy dominance, advancing economic cooperation, and ensuring that the United States remains the indispensable leader in Southeast Europe,” she wrote.

Guilfoyle also rejected the accusations, calling them “false” and promising to “vigorously defend my name, my reputation, and my integrity.”

“I will not allow false accusations to define my decades of public service,” she added.

The controversy intensified after a Wall Street Journal investigation detailed communications between Guilfoyle and Eric Deters, a former congressional candidate who reportedly sought her assistance with legal and financial matters.

According to the newspaper, Deters paid Guilfoyle hundreds of thousands of dollars over several years and sought help connecting with influential figures, including former IRS Commissioner Billy Long and conservative commentator Tucker Carlson.

Messages reviewed by the newspaper reportedly showed Guilfoyle discussing payments, personal financial obligations, and efforts to arrange introductions.

In one exchange, Deters complained, “I have paid you $300,000 over the years. I have not received one favor.”

A separate Wall Street Journal report raised questions about Guilfoyle’s relationship with a lobbyist connected to a Greek construction company.

Meanwhile, the Daily Mail reported allegations that Guilfoyle engaged in excessive drinking and verbally mistreated embassy staff, and said the State Department’s inspector general had opened an investigation.

These remain allegations, and the reports provided established no finding of wrongdoing.

Guilfoyle, who was confirmed by the Senate in 2025, previously worked as a Fox News host and prosecutor. She was once engaged to Donald Trump Jr. and was previously married to California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Her departure ends a diplomatic assignment that lasted less than a year and leaves the administration searching for a new ambassador to Greece.

Guilfoyle says she intends to defend her reputation as scrutiny of her conduct continues.