Kimberly Guilfoyle RESIGNS Amid MAGA Donor Eric Deters' Lawsuit Threat and Trump's Call for Resignation

Kimberly Guilfoyle has resigned as US ambassador to Greece amid allegations that she solicited $100,000 (£75,000) from a MAGA donor to pay her American Express bill, prompting a lawsuit threat and accusations of 'grifting on the highest level'.

The resignation follows a request from President Donald Trump's administration, confirmed by White House press secretary Katie Zacharia on Tuesday, 13 October.

'We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign,' Zacharia told reporters. 'She has been a wonderful asset to the team, and we wish her well.'

The decision came a day after Trump acknowledged that he was considering dismissing Guilfoyle following a Wall Street Journal investigation into her financial dealings with longtime Trump supporter Eric Deters, a former Kentucky congressional candidate.

Eric Deters Celebrates Guilfoyle's Resignation, Threatens Lawsuit

Deters welcomed the White House's decision during a Facebook Live broadcast, saying Guilfoyle needed to leave and claiming his disclosures played a role in her departure.

'It's the right move to ask her to resign. It's the right thing to do, the right thing for this country. She needed to go,' he said.

Deters claimed that Guilfoyle may have treated others similarly and suggested that his allegations, rather than the separate controversies surrounding her activities in Greece, had prompted the administration to act.

'I think what I revealed, she could not withstand,' he said.

He also expressed frustration that Guilfoyle had allegedly failed to help victims of Dr Atiq Durrani, a former surgeon who fled the United States while facing criminal charges.

Deters said he had sought her assistance in securing Durrani's extradition and investigating his departure from the country.

'I'm glad that she's gonna have to leave,' he added.

Speaking with CNN's John Berman on Anderson Cooper 360 on Monday, Deters accused Guilfoyle of misconduct and announced plans to pursue legal action against her and her lawyers.

'It's grifting on the highest level, and it's just an awful look for the administration,' he said.

'I'm going to be suing those lawyers, that law firm, and Kimberly Guilfoyle,' Deters declared. 'It's going to be fun.'

He accused her legal representatives of falsely portraying him as a blackmailer. No lawsuit arising from those remarks has been independently confirmed.

$100K American Express Bill at Centre of Controversy

According to the Wall Street Journal, Guilfoyle allegedly asked Deters on 3 July 2025 to wire $100,000 directly to her American Express account, days before her Senate confirmation hearing on 9 July.

Messages reviewed by the newspaper allegedly showed Guilfoyle suggesting that the arrangement would not appear on her financial disclosures.

Deters claimed she had offered to help him secure access to senior Trump administration officials in exchange for financial support. He refused to make the payment.

Guilfoyle's lawyers have disputed the allegations and questioned the authenticity of the messages. They maintain that she was seeking approximately $150,000 in unpaid fees for previous speaking engagements and consulting work.

Deters rejected that explanation, telling CNN: 'In all the text messages, she doesn't mention anything about me owing money.'

According to the Journal, Deters had previously paid Guilfoyle approximately $300,000 for appearances at conservative events, including Freedom Fest, which he founded in Kentucky.

Federal Election Commission records also show that he donated $125,000 to a political action committee supporting Trump in 2022.

Trump Administration Parts Ways With Longtime Ally

Guilfoyle's resignation comes amid separate allegations concerning her diplomatic activities in Greece.

The Journal has also reported claims that Guilfoyle received improper gifts and travel benefits while serving as ambassador. Her lawyers denied wrongdoing, maintaining that her travel complied with State Department requirements.

A US official told the Associated Press that the State Department's inspector general was examining the allegations, although it remained unclear whether a formal investigation had begun.

Trump acknowledged the controversy on Monday, telling reporters: 'Well, we're looking at it. We're not happy.'

A day later, the White House publicly requested Guilfoyle's resignation, marking a significant setback for the former Fox News personality and ex-fiancée of Donald Trump Jr., who had long been a prominent figure in Trump's political circle.

No court has established wrongdoing by Guilfoyle in connection with Deters' allegations.