Kimberly Guilfoyle, a former Fox News host and prosecutor nominated by former President Donald Trump to serve as U.S. ambassador to Greece, has been approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, according to Greek newspaper Kathimerini.
Guilfoyle appeared before the committee on July 9 for her confirmation hearing, where she delivered clear and concise remarks on key issues in Greek-American relations, including trilateral cooperation with Israel and Cyprus, strategic infrastructure, and Turkey.
She underscored the importance of the Greece-Israel-Cyprus partnership, and described the port of Piraeus — acquired by Chinese interests — as a strategic asset requiring close oversight. Guilfoyle praised recent Greek legislation that establishes a national screening mechanism for foreign direct investment, likening it to the U.S. Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). She also noted Greece’s defense spending, which has exceeded 3% of GDP in recent years, calling the country “a pillar of regional stability.”
Guilfoyle highlighted ongoing defense cooperation, including Greece’s procurement of U.S. military equipment such as F-35 fighter jets, Black Hawk and Apache helicopters, and plans for collaboration on Constellation-class frigates.
Addressing Greek-Turkish relations, she acknowledged the complexity of the issue and asserted that former President Trump remains “the best negotiator” to help achieve peaceful outcomes.
Her nomination now moves to the full Senate for a final vote.