Western allies slam Israel for ending World Central Kitchen strike probe - Al Jazeera

Donald Trump has appointed family members, friends and loyal political allies to represent the US on the world stage, dispatching an extraordinary array of characters to embassies across the world. While presidents of both parties have long rewarded donors and allies with plum ambassadorships, Trump has chosen loyalists willing to go to bat for him regardless of the implications for US-foreign relationships. The ousting of Kimberly Guilfoyle as US ambassador to Greece has renewed the spotlight on individuals appointed by the US president to such roles during his second term – from an election denier to a former auctioneer. She is just the latest Trump-era ambassador to become embroiled in scandal, and face resistance. Kimberly GuilfoyleGreeceKimberly Guilfoyle, a conservative personality and former politician, began serving as the ambassador to Greece in November 2025. She stepped down from her role in October after allegations of corruption. Guilfoyle was made ambassador to Greece shortly after the end of her engagement to Donald Trump Jr, the president’s son.