The first woman to serve as the United States’ ambassador to Greece, Kimberley Guilfoyle was sworn in on Monday and will be heading to Athens to assume her post within October.

A trusted ally in US President Donald Trump’s inner circle, Guilfoyle succeeds George Tsunis, whose term officially ended on January 20. She has said that her priorities will include defense and energy cooperation with Greece, and has described the country as a strategic partner and pillar of stability in a complex region.

“It is the honor of a lifetime to be sworn in today as Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic surrounded by friends and loved ones here at the State Department. Proud to serve,” Guilfoyle said in a post on X following Monday’s ceremony.

She was nominated by Trump in December 2024 and confirmed by the Senate in September.

Source: Ekathimerini.com