Former US ambassador to Greece attends CPAC gala<\/a> at Donald Trump\u2019s Florida estate, reportedly purchasing an expensive portrait for a prominent Republican figure<\/strong><\/h3>\nKimberly Guilfoyle has made a high-profile return to Donald Trump\u2019s political circle, attending a Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) gala at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, less than a month after being asked to resign as US ambassador to Greece.<\/p>\n
Guilfoyle, who previously served as a Fox News personality and prominent Trump ally, attended the November 5 event alongside CPAC chairman Matt Schlapp and his wife, Mercedes Schlapp.<\/p>\n
According to the New York Post<\/em>, Guilfoyle reportedly purchased a portrait of Mercedes Schlapp valued at $15,000, making the gift one of the evening\u2019s talking points.<\/p>\nRead more: Kimberly Guilfoyle Returns to US After Greece Ambassador Departure<\/p>\n
Guilfoyle reportedly buys $15,000 portrait<\/h2>\n
The painting was created by artist Elena Ruseva, who works under the name MAGA Langelo. It depicts Mercedes Schlapp in patriotic red, white and blue colours.<\/p>\n
Matt Schlapp publicly thanked Guilfoyle for the purchase, describing the gesture as \u201cbeyond generous\u201d. He also revealed that he already owns a similar portrait of himself and intends to display the two paintings together at CPAC headquarters.<\/p>\n![\"Guilfoyle](\"https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/HWc6gRvWcAAr7wf-1024x683.jpeg\")
<\/source><\/picture>Guilfoyle reportedly buys $15,000 portrait<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIn a post on X, Schlapp welcomed Guilfoyle to the gala, writing: \u201cGreat to have Ambassador Guilfoyle with us at our gala. She bought this beautiful painting of Mercy, which she also generously gave to her. We love her and Magaangelo the artist!\u201d<\/p>\n
Schlapp told the New York Post<\/em> that he invited Guilfoyle because she was in the area and confirmed she was not paid to attend.<\/p>\nWhite House asked Guilfoyle to resign from Greece post<\/h2>\n
Her Mar-a-Lago appearance comes weeks after the White House confirmed that Guilfoyle had been asked to step down from her position as US ambassador to Greece.<\/p>\n
On October 13, White House press secretary Katie Zacharia announced the decision, stating: \u201cWe have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign.\u201d<\/p>\n
President Donald Trump subsequently addressed her departure, telling reporters: \u201cShe was doing a good job, but we didn\u2019t like what we were reading.\u201d<\/p>\n
Guilfoyle later confirmed her resignation in a statement on X, describing her appointment as the \u201chonor of a lifetime\u201d.<\/p>\n
She also reaffirmed her political allegiance to Trump and his administration.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile my time as Ambassador may be coming to an end, my commitment to President Trump, the America First movement, and the country I love will never end,\u201d she wrote.<\/p>\n
Guilfoyle rejects allegations of misconduct<\/h2>\n
Guilfoyle\u2019s departure followed reports concerning allegations about her financial affairs and conduct before and during her diplomatic appointment in Athens.<\/p>\n
One controversy involved Republican donor Eric Deters, who alleged that Guilfoyle asked him in July 2025 to contribute $100,000 towards her American Express bill ahead of her Senate confirmation hearing.<\/p>\n
According to CBS News, Deters claimed the request was intended to prevent the debt from appearing on her financial disclosures. He also alleged that Guilfoyle offered to introduce him to influential figures within the Trump administration.<\/p>\n
Additional reports raised questions about her relationships with business figures in Greece and aspects of her diplomatic activities.<\/p>\n
Guilfoyle has strongly denied any wrongdoing and disputed the allegations.<\/p>\n
In her resignation statement, she declared: \u201cThese allegations are false, and I intend to vigorously defend my name, my reputation, and my integrity.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Read more: Kimberly Guilfoyle Returns to US After Greece Ambassador Departure<\/p>\n
Guilfoyle reportedly buys $15,000 portrait<\/h2>\n
The painting was created by artist Elena Ruseva, who works under the name MAGA Langelo. It depicts Mercedes Schlapp in patriotic red, white and blue colours.<\/p>\n
Matt Schlapp publicly thanked Guilfoyle for the purchase, describing the gesture as \u201cbeyond generous\u201d. He also revealed that he already owns a similar portrait of himself and intends to display the two paintings together at CPAC headquarters.<\/p>\n In a post on X, Schlapp welcomed Guilfoyle to the gala, writing: \u201cGreat to have Ambassador Guilfoyle with us at our gala. She bought this beautiful painting of Mercy, which she also generously gave to her. We love her and Magaangelo the artist!\u201d<\/p>\n Schlapp told the New York Post<\/em> that he invited Guilfoyle because she was in the area and confirmed she was not paid to attend.<\/p>\n Her Mar-a-Lago appearance comes weeks after the White House confirmed that Guilfoyle had been asked to step down from her position as US ambassador to Greece.<\/p>\n On October 13, White House press secretary Katie Zacharia announced the decision, stating: \u201cWe have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign.\u201d<\/p>\n President Donald Trump subsequently addressed her departure, telling reporters: \u201cShe was doing a good job, but we didn\u2019t like what we were reading.\u201d<\/p>\n Guilfoyle later confirmed her resignation in a statement on X, describing her appointment as the \u201chonor of a lifetime\u201d.<\/p>\n She also reaffirmed her political allegiance to Trump and his administration.<\/p>\n \u201cWhile my time as Ambassador may be coming to an end, my commitment to President Trump, the America First movement, and the country I love will never end,\u201d she wrote.<\/p>\n Guilfoyle\u2019s departure followed reports concerning allegations about her financial affairs and conduct before and during her diplomatic appointment in Athens.<\/p>\n One controversy involved Republican donor Eric Deters, who alleged that Guilfoyle asked him in July 2025 to contribute $100,000 towards her American Express bill ahead of her Senate confirmation hearing.<\/p>\n According to CBS News, Deters claimed the request was intended to prevent the debt from appearing on her financial disclosures. He also alleged that Guilfoyle offered to introduce him to influential figures within the Trump administration.<\/p>\n Additional reports raised questions about her relationships with business figures in Greece and aspects of her diplomatic activities.<\/p>\n Guilfoyle has strongly denied any wrongdoing and disputed the allegations.<\/p>\n In her resignation statement, she declared: \u201cThese allegations are false, and I intend to vigorously defend my name, my reputation, and my integrity.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n![\"Guilfoyle](\"https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/HWc6gRvWcAAr7wf-1024x683.webp)
<\/source><\/picture>White House asked Guilfoyle to resign from Greece post<\/h2>\n
Guilfoyle rejects allegations of misconduct<\/h2>\n