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Kimberly Guilfoyle leaves Greece ambassadorship after Trump calls for her departure

Kimberly Guilfoyle resigned as U.S. ambassador to Greece on Oct. 13 after President Donald Trump called for her to step down. The resignation followed a controversy tied to Northern Kentucky Republican donor Eric Deters.

Kimberly Guilfoyle leaves Greece ambassadorship after Trump calls for her departure
Kimberly Guilfoyle resigned as U.S. ambassador to Greece on Tuesday, Oct. 13, after President Donald Trump called for her to leave the post amid a controversy linked to Eric Deters, a prominent Republican donor from Northern Kentucky. White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia addressed Guilfoyle’s departure at a news conference Tuesday, saying, “She has been a wonderful asset to the team and we wish her well.” The dispute involving Deters preceded Trump’s call for Guilfoyle to step down. The available details do not establish the specifics of the controversy or the timing of Guilfoyle’s resignation beyond Tuesday’s announcement.

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