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A diplomat鈥檚 job is traditionally to represent their country鈥檚 interests while maintaining good relations with their host nation. But some of Donald Trump鈥檚 ambassadors are taking a different approach. On Tuesday, Kimberly Guilfoyle resigned from her ambassadorship in Greece after serious allegations were raised about her conduct. According to reporting by the Wall Street Journal, the former fianc茅e of Donald Trump Jr. allegedly asked a Trump donor to pay off her $100,000 Amex bill 鈥 allegations she denies. Guilfoyle is not the only ambassador to have caused a stir. US envoys around the world have sparked diplomatic rows, controversy and, in some cases, appeared to step beyond the traditional boundaries of their role. What do Donald Trump鈥檚 ambassador picks, and their conduct, tell us about the new way that America does diplomacy? Reuters鈥 senior White House correspondent, Humeyra Pamuk, breaks down how Trump鈥檚 ambassadors are breaking with tradition. Producers: Valerio Esposito and Kateryna Pavlyuk Mix: Travis Evans Executive producer: Martine Powers Senior news editor: China Collins Photo: US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle speak during a dedication ceremony at the chancery of the US Embassy, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Athens, Greece. Mark Schiefelbein/Pool via REUTERS
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