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The White House has asked Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign from her position as US ambassador to Greece after a string of reports about alleged misconduct, the new press secretary said Tuesday.
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“We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign,” Katie Zacharia said during her first press briefing.
“She has been a wonderful asset to the team, and we wish her luck,” Zacharia added.
Representatives for Guilfoyle did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Tuesday.
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Her ouster comes following reports that she sought money in exchange for providing access to administration figures before she was confirmed, accepted lavish gifts as ambassador and brought a lobbyist for a Greek construction company into official meetings.
Lawyers for Guilfoyle have denied the allegations about seeking money and said reports about her travel were misleading, adding that she complied with federal gift and reporting requirements.
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This is a developing story and will be updated.