President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that he is nominating Kimberly Guilfoyle as the next United States ambassador to Greece.
“For many years, Kimberly has been a close friend and ally,” Trump wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social. “Her extensive experience and leadership in law, media, and politics along with her sharp intellect make her supremely qualified to represent the United States, and safeguard its interests abroad.”
Trump added that Guilfoyle “is perfectly suited to foster strong bilateral relations with Greece, advancing our interests on issues ranging from defense cooperation to trade and economic innovation. “
Guilfoyle, who has no diplomatic experience, has been in a relationship with Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., for several years and was a fixture on the campaign trail. She also spoke at the Republican National Convention over the summer and served as the national chair of the Trump Victory Finance Committee.
Guilfoyle began dating Trump Jr. in 2018 and got engaged …