Trump Appoints Kimberly Guilfoyle as Ambassador to Greece
In a surprising move, US President-elect Donald Trump has announced the appointment of Kimberly Guilfoyle, the former fiancée of his eldest son Donald Jr., as the new ambassador to Greece. This decision comes ahead of Trump's inauguration scheduled for January 20, 2025. Guilfoyle, who has a background as a former Fox News anchor and campaign finance official for Trump's 2020 election, is expected to leverage her extensive experience in law, media, and politics to represent US interests abroad.
Trump praised Guilfoyle on his social media platform, Truth Social, highlighting her leadership qualities and intelligence as key factors in her selection. Despite the recent separation between Guilfoyle and Donald Trump Jr., the president-elect emphasized their long-standing friendship and her qualifications for the role.
The appointment requires confirmation from the Senate, which currently holds a Republican majority, potentially easing the approval process. This follows a trend of Trump appointing family and close allies to significant positions within his administration, including Charles Kushner, the father of Trump's son-in-law, who was named ambassador to France.
