President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Kimberly Guilfoyle, a former Fox News personality, as his nominee for the position of U.S. ambassador to Greece. In a post on Truth Social, Trump praised Guilfoyle’s qualifications, highlighting her background in law, media, and politics as well as her strong ties to the Trump family. He believes her leadership will enhance bilateral relations with Greece, addressing critical areas such as defense, trade, and economic innovation.
Guilfoyle, who was once engaged to Donald Trump Jr., expressed her gratitude for the appointment, emphasizing her commitment to advancing the Trump agenda and fostering supportive relations with Greek allies. Her former fiancée, Trump Jr., voiced his pride in her appointment, affirming her dedication to serving the country.
Before her media career, Guilfoyle worked as an assistant district attorney in both San Francisco and Los Angeles. She left Fox News in mid-2018 and subsequently played a prominent role in Trump’s 2020 campaign as its finance chair. Guilfoyle also testified regarding the events leading up to the January 6 Capitol attack and participated in discussions with the House committee investigating that day.
In addition to Guilfoyle’s nomination, Trump has also appointed Charles Kushner—father of Jared Kushner, who is married to Trump’s daughter Ivanka—as the U.S. ambassador to France, as well as billionaire Massad Boulos as a senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs, who is the father-in-law of Trump’s youngest daughter Tiffany.
This selection reflects the ongoing trend of Trump appointing family members and close allies to key positions in his administration.
Overall, this move may be seen as a strengthening of U.S. diplomatic ties, and Guilfoyle seems enthusiastic about her new role, which could lead to robust collaboration between the U.S. and Greece, fostering a spirit of cooperation and shared goals.