The intention to strengthen Greece’s role as a strategic pillar of stability in the Eastern Mediterranean was emphasized by Kimberly Guilfoyle in her first interview as United States Ambassador to our country. Speaking to Vogue Greece, she expressed her desire to “write new chapters in the shared political history of Greece and the USA.”
Kimberly Guilfoyle: strengthening Greece’s geopolitical significance
The American Ambassador emphasized that her priorities focus on enhancing Greece’s geopolitical significance through “substantial bilateral investments,” highlighting cooperation in shipping, technology, energy, and tourism sectors.
“Greece constitutes a cornerstone of stability in the Eastern Mediterranean,” she declared characteristically, noting that cooperation between the two countries “strengthens peace and the transatlantic alliance as a whole.”
Additionally, she stated that she envisions close cooperation between Greek innovation and American investments, “from Athens to Silicon Valley,” emphasizing that “America is an ally of all Greeks.”
Kimberly Guilfoyle: message to Mitsotakis and reference to Trump
Kimberly Guilfoyle expressed her intention to work closely with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and government ministers, noting that she “knows exactly what President Donald Trump expects from her.”
Responding to a question about the fact that Trump has not yet met with Mitsotakis, she appeared reassuring: “We’ll be fine. I mean, he’s sending me.”
The American Ambassador also referred to the phone call she had with Donald Trump when he offered her the position, stating that she immediately said “yes.” “You don’t say no to the president,” she noted characteristically.
Position on immigration and political situation in the US
Guilfoyle also commented on the immigration issue, noting that “there is a specific process to become an American citizen” and that it’s not fair “for someone to try to bypass it.”
Regarding the situation in the United States, she rejected the characterization that the country is divided, stating that she continues to have “unwavering support and devotion” to President Trump.
