President-elect Donald Trump announced Monday that he is nominating Kimberly Guilfoyle to serve as U.S. ambassador to Greece. Guilfoyle, a former Fox News host turned political fundraiser, was dating Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr.
“For many years, Kimberly has been a close friend and ally,” Trump said in a statement. “Her extensive experience and leadership in the legal, media and political arenas, as well as her keen intellect, make her extremely qualified to represent the United States and safeguard its interests abroad.”
Guilfoyle’s nomination would require Senate confirmation.
Guilfoyle, 55, appeared on stage with the Trump family on election night. She traveled the country raising money for Trump’s presidential campaign and spoke at the Republican convention in July.
“In our vision, America will fight foreign aggressors and ensure that our military is protected and not abandoned while they carry out their dangerous missions abroad, because we know that we can only have peace through peace. strength,” she said in her speech.
Guilfoyle, a lawyer by training, was a prosecutor in California early in her career before turning to television. She is divorced from California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Trump has a history of appointing family members and people with close personal ties to key positions. He chose Charles Kushnerthe father of his son-in-law, to become ambassador to France, and exploited the father-in-law of his daughter Tiffany Trump to become advisor to the Middle East.
Trump’s eldest daughter, Ivanka, and her husband Jared Kusher, were senior White House officials during Trump’s first term.
Arden Farhi contributed to this report.
