Donald Trump has shared an unusual nickname he uses for the US ambassador to Greece while marking the country’s Independence Day at the White House.
Kimberly Guilfoyle — formerly engaged to Donald Trump Jr. — was appointed to the role in September last year and appeared alongside the president during this week’s event.
During the celebration, Trump called Guilfoyle up to the stage and, while addressing the crowd, disclosed the pet name he says he uses for her.
Trump: Kimberlay. Kimberly Guilfoyle. I love calling her Kimberlay. You are the greatest. I hope you come back here in 12 years or whenever the term ends pic.twitter.com/fNfDQAcjKL
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The president said: “Kimberlay. Kimberly Guilfoyle. I love calling her ‘Kimber-lay,’ that’s my little pet name, right? But you are the greatest and I heard they love you over there. And I hope you come back here in 12 years or whenever the term ends.”
Guilfoyle and Trump Jr. ended their engagement in December 2024 after six years together. That same month, following Trump’s 2024 election win, she was nominated to serve as the US ambassador to Greece.
Before that, Guilfoyle was married to California Governor Gavin Newsom from 2001 to 2006, and she is now with businessman Eric Villency.
In a statement issued for Greek Independence Day, the White House said the United States is ‘tied to both ancient and modern Greece’.
The press release states: “We are tethered by history and tradition, the struggle for self-governance, emancipation, and rebirth. Our Founding Fathers drew inspiration from Greek philosophers and statesmen to form the tenets of our new Republic, now enshrined in our Constitution.
“Our national character has been shaped, in part, by the indelible impact of Greek influence in the arts and architecture, language and literature, and academia and military tradition.
“Today, across the United States, generations of Greek Americans infuse our neighborhoods and communities with a rich legacy of cultural traditions, and a heritage of family, faith, hospitality, and civic responsibility.”
Calling Greece a ‘valued Nato ally’, the administration also credited Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the country’s prime minister, for continued cooperation and highlighted an ‘economic and diplomatic partnership’ spanning ‘energy, science, technology, shipping, logistics, and defense’.
The release continued: “The permanent presence of naval forces in Souda Bay and bilateral training events enhance warfighting capabilities and reflect our mutual commitment to joint military cooperation as a cornerstone of security and stability in Europe.
“On this day, we pause to celebrate Hellenic independence, people of Greek heritage worldwide, and the abiding kinship of likeminded nations who cherish democracy, patriotism, prosperity, and peace.”