Kimberly Guilfoyle asked to resign as ambassador to Greece

The White House has asked Kimberly Guilfoyle, the US ambassador to Greece, to resign after reports of misconduct before and during her diplomatic post. Why it matters: The potential ouster of the president's longtime political ally and former running mate of his son, Donald Trump Jr., follows a series of Wall Street Journal reports alleging she used her political connections to gain financial benefits and promote private business interests.

The White House has asked Kimberly Guilfoyle, the US ambassador to Greece, to resign after reports of misconduct before and during her diplomatic post. Why it matters: The potential ouster of the president's longtime political ally and former running mate of his son, Donald Trump Jr., follows a series of Wall Street Journal reports alleging she used her political connections to gain financial benefits and promote private business interests.