Trump nominated former FOX News anchor Kimberly Guilfoyle for US Ambassador to Greece

President-elect Donald Trump announced Monday that he is nominating Kimberly Guilfoyle for US ambassador to Greece. Guilfoyle, a former Fox News anchor, had a relationship with Trump’s eldest son Donald Trump Jr.

“For many years, Kimberly was a close friend and ally,” Trump said in a statement. “Her extensive experience and leadership in law, media and politics, along with her sharp intellect, make her eminently qualified to represent the United States and safeguard its interests abroad.”

Guilfoyle’s nomination will require Senate confirmation.

Following the official announcements from Donald Trump, Guilfoyle wrote on social media:

“I am honored to accept President Trump’s selection of me to serve as the next Ambassador to Greece and look forward to earning the support of the U.S. Senate.

President Trump’s historic victory brings hope and optimism to the American people and freedom-loving allies around the world.

It was the democratic values born in Greece that helped shape the founding of America.

And now, we have the opportunity to honor that history by bringing better days here at home and abroad.

As Ambassador, I look forward to implementing Trump’s agenda, supporting our Greek allies, and ushering in a new era of peace and prosperity.”

Who is Kimberly Guilfoyle

Kimberly Guilfoyle is a 55-year-old former Fox News anchor who has traveled across America on campaign trips to raise money for the president-elect’s campaign. She also spoke at the Republican convention last July.

She is an attorney, and early in her career and before turning to television she served as a prosecutor in California.

She was married to California Governor Gavin Newsome, whom she is divorced from, and has previously been married to Donald Trump Jr.

On election night, Gilfoyle appeared on stage with the Trump family.

Trump has a history of naming family members and people with close personal ties to key positions.

He has chosen Charles Kushner , the father of his son-in-law, to serve as ambassador to France and has named daughter Tiffany Trump’s father-in-law’s father-in-law as a Middle East adviser.

Trump’s eldest daughter, Ivanka, and her husband Jared Kuser, were senior White House officials during his first term.

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