Kimberly Guilfoyle resigned as the U.S. Ambassador to Greece on Tuesday following a series of reports regarding financial fraud allegations. President Trump addressed the departure outside the White House, stating that the administration decided to act because they "didn’t like what we were reading" regarding the negative press surrounding her conduct.

While the President acknowledged that Guilfoyle had been performing her duties in Greece, he emphasized that the administration felt compelled to remove her due to the ongoing controversy. In his remarks to reporters, Trump also sought to clarify his personal relationship with the former ambassador, noting that she was not a member of his family. This comment came despite Guilfoyle’s previous high-profile relationship with the President’s eldest son.

Political reaction to the move has been generally supportive of the administration's decision to address the allegations. Senator John Curtis (R-Utah) publicly commended the President on social media, stating that he appreciated the administration’s "willingness to act" on the matter. Curtis noted that public service is a "public trust," suggesting that the administration's swift response was necessary to maintain that standard.