US President-elect Donald Trump’s appointments to his second term have followed a handful of themes. Many of them are long-time loyalists, or one-time Fox News hosts — or are part of his extended family, or connected to him.
Kimberly Guilfoyle, 55, ticks all three of those boxes. The former Fox host was named the U.S. ambassador to Greece on Tuesday.
She is a staunch defender of Trump who has worked on his presidential campaigns.
The one-time lawyer is also engaged to Donald Trump Jr., though tabloids recently spotted the president’s eldest son holding hands with another woman — making the current status of their relationship unclear.
Ms. Guilfoyle was previously married to Gavin Newsom, the governor of California and a member of the rival Democratic Party.
In announcing his appointment, Trump Sr. described Ms. Guilfoyle as a “close friend and ally.”
“His extensive experience and leadership in law, media and politics, as well as his sharp intelligence, make him well-qualified to represent the United States and protect its interests abroad,” Trump said.
“The Kimberley is perfectly suited to foster a strong bilateral relationship with Greece, advancing our interests on issues ranging from defense cooperation to trade and economic innovation.”
Writing on social media herself, Ms. Guilfoyle thanked Trump for the appointment, saying she looked forward to “accomplishing Trump’s agenda, supporting our Greek allies, and ushering in a new era of peace and prosperity.” are
Herz is one of the appointments that will require confirmation by U.S. senators.
Prior to more than a decade at Fox, Ms. Guilfoyle was a former prosecutor in San Francisco and Los Angeles.
After leaving the broadcaster, she joined Trump’s campaign.
Ms. Guilfoyle’s appointment is the latest in a string of appointments for one-time or current Fox hosts or partners. They include Pete Hegseth, the president’s pick for defense secretary, Trump’s transportation secretary nominee who once co-hosted a Fox show, and Janet Nishivat, Trump’s pick for surgeon general.
While Ms. Guilfoyle’s exact position in the Trump family is not entirely clear, she is not the first close relative Trump has appointed to a high-profile position.
Charles Kushner, father-in-law of Trump’s daughter Ivanka, was appointed ambassador to France. While Massad Boulos – the father-in-law of Trump’s second daughter Tiffany – was selected as the president-elect’s senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs.
Ms Guilfoyle and Trump’s eldest son have been engaged since 2020. Neither she nor Donald Trump Jr. have commented on the current status of their relationship in response to the latest tabloid speculation.