Trump Administration Asks Top Official To Resign

.@PressSec @KatieZacharia: "We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign. She has been a wonderful asset to the team, and we wish her well." pic.twitter.com/gSZfl1RTQp

— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) October 13, 2026

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The most serious claim, first reported by the Wall Street Journal on 8 October, centers on the donor Eric Deters.

Citing Signal messages, the paper reported that in July 2025, days before her Senate confirmation hearing, Guilfoyle pressed Deters to pay off a $100,000 American Express bill, assuring him the transfer would not show up anywhere. “Honey please I need you to get this done for me today,” she wrote, according to the report.

Guilfoyle offered to use her influence on his tax and legal problems in return and told him she had contacted the IRS commissioner and the justice department on his behalf.

He has also said he paid Guilfoyle about $300,000 over the years without receiving “one favor”, and told MS NOW the request “absolutely was a quid pro quo”.

The Journal has also reported that Guilfoyle, the former finacée of Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr, accepted improper gifts and services, made an alleged threat to a host-country official, and promoted the interests of a Greek company, Aktor, during official engagements. A lawyer for Guilfoyle, Jesse Binnall, said she disputes the authenticity of the messages.

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Trump Says ‘We’re Not Happy’ As Kimberly Guilfoyle’s Ambassador Job Hangs In The Balance

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