Breaking news...Resignation after a 'warm welcome'! '100 thousand dollar' scandal on Athens-Washington line

US President Donald Trump's Ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, resigned from her post following allegations regarding her $100,000 credit card debt. As the debate about Guilfoyle, who allegedly asked for money to pay off his debt from a donor who wanted to gain access to the White House, grew, the scandal turned into a political crisis in Greece.

100 THOUSAND DOLLAR DEBT CLAIM SHOCKED THE AGENDA

The resignation of US Ambassador to Athens Kimberly Guilfoyle came after the news published in the Wall Street Journal newspaper last week. According to the report, while Guilfoyle was preparing for his confirmation hearing in the Senate last year, he asked Republican donor Eric Deters, who was trying to gain access to the White House, to send money to pay off his $100,000 credit card debt. Allegedly, a money transfer was requested via American Express for the payment in question.

Guilfoyle's lawyers disputed the authenticity of the messages obtained by the newspaper. Lawyers argued that there was a fee owed to Guilfoyle for the speeches he made before his nomination, and stated that the donor rejected this statement.

'I WILL OFFER THE WORLD TO YOU'

The news about the scandal was not limited to this. In another report published by the newspaper over the weekend, it was claimed that Guilfoyle asked an American businessman to help him attend a dinner organized for Eric Trump, one of the US President's sons. It was alleged that Guilfoyle said to the businessman a phrase meaning "I will offer you the world" in return for this help. Guilfoyle's lawyer had previously objected to the content of this news.

HE WAS ENGAGED TO TRUMP'S SON

The decision to resign came just hours after it was announced that the White House had asked Guilfoyle to step down. US President Donald Trump also told reporters on Monday that he was considering Guilfoyle's dismissal.

Trump answered reporters' questions on Tuesday after Guilfoyle's resignation. Guilfoyle's son, Donald Trump Jr. Reminding that he had been engaged to her in the past, Trump said, "I think she was dating my son a long time ago. He went to Greece and was doing a good job, but we didn't like what we read." Asked whether he had spoken to Guilfoyle personally, Trump said, "I did not speak to him. I did not like what I read."

‘HOW CAN AN AMBASSADOR ACT LIKE THIS?’

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Athens last week and was warmly welcomed by Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle. The moments when Guilfoyle greeted Rubio by hugging him and showing close attitudes attracted attention.

These images, recorded just days before the decision to resign, placed Guilfoyle at the center of reactions on social media. "How can an ambassador behave in such a friendly manner in a high-level welcome?" caused comments.

GUILFOYLE: THE ALLEGATIONS ARE FOUNDATIONAL

While Guilfoyle confirmed that his term of office had ended in a statement on his social media account on Tuesday, he denied the accusations against him.

"My tenure as ambassador may be coming to an end, but my commitment to President Trump, the America First movement and the country I love will never end," said Guilfoyle, adding that he will continue his legal and personal fight against the allegations.

"These allegations are false, and I will steadfastly defend my name, reputation, and integrity. I have dedicated my professional life to fighting for justice, defending what is right, and preserving the values ​​that make America exceptional. I will not allow false accusations to define my decades in public service," Guilfoyle said in his statement.