India, Oct. 15 -- President Donald Trump has stepped back from his son's former fiancee, Kimberly Guilfoyle, after removing her from position of US ambassador to Greece in connection with a funds-for-access controversy.

Trump's newly appointed press secretary, Katie Zacharia, shared during her inaugural press briefing on Tuesday that Trump requested Guilfoyle's resignation, noting, "She has been a wonderful asset to the team, and we wish her well."

This announcement comes just days after reports surfaced stating that Guilfoyle had allegedly reached out to a Trump donor-who was looking to gain access to the President-requesting $100,000 to settle her American Express bill. Guilfoyle has strongly rejected these claims.

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