FILE – Kimberly Guilfoyle speaks, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, at a rally in support of President Donald Trump called the “Save America Rally.” (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
“Fortune favors the bold.”
Aristotle
In his announcement, US President-elect Donald Trump stated: “I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Kimberly Guilfoyle as the United States ambassador to Greece. For many years, Kimberly has been a close friend and ally. Her extensive experience and leadership in law, media and politics, along with her sharp intellect, make her supremely qualified to represent the United States, and safeguard its interests abroad.
“Kimberly is perfectly suited to foster strong bilateral relations with Greece, advancing our interests on issues ranging from defense cooperation to trade and economic innovation.”
The appointment of Kimberly Guilfoyle as US ambassador to the Hellenic Republic marks a transformative moment in American diplomacy. US ambassadors, as direct representatives of the president, play a pivotal role in shaping international relations, and Guilfoyle’s unprecedented closeness to President Trump sets her apart. She is perhaps the closest associate of a sitting US president ever to hold such a position, and certainly the closest in the case of Greece, offering unparalleled access to the Trump administration’s vision and priorities.
Guilfoyle brings a dynamic, independent presence to the role. As a well-spoken advocate for strong, principled leadership, she challenges men to embody responsibility and inspires women to embrace their strength, confidence and beauty. Her influence promises to elevate Greece’s strategic importance, both as the host of the critical US forward operating base at Souda Bay, Crete, and as a steadfast ally at the frontier of Europe.
Greece shares deep-rooted values with the United States, including a commitment to family, faith, democracy, sovereignty and resilience. These principles have been tested in recent years by far left-leaning globalist agendas; indifference to illegal immigration, leniency on crime, bloated and overreaching bureaucracies, and unsustainable energy and economic policies that often neglect citizens’ priorities and needs. Guilfoyle’s leadership, coupled with her close alignment with President Trump, positions her to counter these trends while strengthening the US-Greece partnership.
Her appointment underscores the Trump administration’s recognition of Greece as a critical ally in the region. Guilfoyle’s personal connection to the president offers Greece a unique opportunity to enhance its strategic position and regional influence, benefiting both nations in their shared pursuit of security, prosperity and freedom.
Kimberly Guilfoyle’s role is more than symbolic; it is a bold step in redefining the role of US ambassadors and reaffirming the enduring bond between America and its allies. Greece could not ask for a better connected and more dedicated advocate in these pivotal times.
Commander Demetries Grimes is a combat-decorated former US Navy commander, aviator and diplomat. He has served as US naval attache to Israel and Greece, deputy commander of the US base in Crete, and Russia-Ukraine adviser to NATO’s Maritime Commander in London, UK.