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Kimberly Guilfoyle asked to resign as ambassador after reports she asked Trump donor to pay bill
Ambassador resignation request tied to Trump donor payment reports.
Context
What happened: Kimberly Guilfoyle was asked to resign as US ambassador to Greece, the White House announced Tuesday, after reports she sought payment from a Trump donor for access to administration officials.
Why it matters: The decision ends the diplomatic career of one of Trump's longest-standing political allies, and came after Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio were reported to have grown furious over the allegations.
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What changed
Kimberly Guilfoyle was asked to resign as US ambassador to Greece, the White House announced Tuesday, after reports she sought payment from a Trump donor for access to administration officials.
Why it matters
The decision ends the diplomatic career of one of Trump's longest-standing political allies, and came after Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio were reported to have grown furious over the allegations.