La presentadora de Fox News y ahora embajadora, Kimberly Guilfoyle, ha atravesado varias etapas en su vida, pero parece que todos sus caminos la llevan de regreso a los Trump.
Ya en 2007, Guilfoyle se relacionaba con los mismos círculos que los Trump, asistía a eventos lujosos e inscribía a su hijo en la misma escuela privada que su futuro prometido.
Más de una década después, el ex fiscal de distrito emergió como un influenciador conservador y asesor del presidente electo Donald Trump mientras se embarcaba en un romance de alto perfil con su hijo mayor.
Alguna vez apodado el “rey y la reina del baile de la tierra MAGA”, el hombre de 55 años y Donald Trump Jr. capturaron los titulares durante la campaña electoral de Don de 2024, apareciendo juntos y preparándose para el matrimonio.
La pareja apoyó activamente la candidatura presidencial de Trump con destacados discursos en la Convención Nacional de julio y fueron vistos juntos con frecuencia en mítines por todo el país. Sin embargo, su historia de amor político tuvo un final inesperado.
En diciembre, DailyMail.com informó que sus planes de boda se cancelaron en medio de un tumultuoso escándalo de infidelidad, dejando a Guilfoyle “sorprendida” por las imágenes de su pareja con la socialité de Palm Beach, Bettina Anderson.
Antes de que pudiera responder a la situación, el presidente electo Donald Trump intervino con una tentadora oferta de trabajo político.
Después de casi dos décadas de vínculos personales y profesionales con la familia Trump, Guilfoyle ahora asumirá el papel de embajadora de Estados Unidos en Grecia en este nuevo capítulo de su carrera.
Donald Trump Jr. y Kimberly Guilfoyle estuvieron junto al presidente Donald Trump en un mitin en el Crown Expo Center en Fayetteville, Carolina del Norte, la noche del 9 de septiembre de 2019.
Guilfoyle y Trump Jr. fueron vistos juntos por primera vez en eventos en la ciudad de Nueva York en 2007 y 2008, aunque ambos tenían relaciones diferentes en ese momento.
De 2001 a 2006, fue primera dama de San Francisco mientras estuvo casada con el político demócrata Gavin Newsom durante su mandato como alcalde. A menudo se comparaba a la pareja con “los nuevos Kennedy”.
Después de su divorcio, Guilfoyle se casó con el empresario Eric Villency en 2006 y tuvieron un hijo al año siguiente antes de separarse en 2009.
Trump Jr. se casó con la modelo Vanessa Haydon en 2005, pero se divorciaron en marzo de 2018 y tuvieron cinco hijos juntos.
A pesar de sus relaciones individuales, Guilfoyle y los Trump han formado parte de los mismos círculos sociales durante años. Además de asistir a eventos glamorosos, la hija mayor de su hijo Ronan y Don Jr., Kai, asistió a la misma escuela privada en Manhattan.
Richard Turley, Donald Trump Jr., Vanessa Trump, Eric Villency and Kimberly Guilfoyle attend the Inocente Tequila Tasting on June 17, 2008 at a private residence in New York
Gavin Newsom at home with his then-wife, Kimberly Guilfoyle. From 2001 to 2006, she was first lady of San Francisco while married to the Democratic politician during his time as mayor
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton (L) speaks at a campaign rally for San Francisco mayoral candidate Gavin Newsom (C) as Guilfoyle (R) looks on December 8, 2003
Guilfoyle married businessman Eric Villency in 2006, welcoming a son the following year before their separation in 2009.
In 2017, the Fox News host revealed that she was in talks with the Trump administration about the possibility of becoming White House press secretary. She noted that several individuals within the administration had suggested the idea to her.
“I’m a patriot, and it would be an honor to serve the country,” Guilfoyle told *The Mercury News* at the time. She described the position as fascinating and challenging, requiring someone who is determined, focused, and a great communicator with in-depth knowledge.
Initially, she was considered for the press secretary role during the presidential transition, but the position ultimately went to Sean Spicer, the former spokesman for the Republican National Committee.
On her show, she remarked, “To succeed in communications with President Trump, you need to be someone he wants to spend time with. You have to make sure to get in front of him for a few minutes before taking the podium; otherwise, you’re driving blind.”
She emphasized the importance of having a close relationship built on trust and loyalty. In a later interview, Guilfoyle stated that she believed she shared that kind of relationship with Trump, having known him and his family for over a decade since they first met at charity events after she moved to New York in 2004 to pursue a television career.
“I believe I have a very good relationship with the president,” Guilfoyle said. “It’s straightforward, authentic, and genuine, built on trust and integrity, which is crucial for success in that role.”
David Zinczenko and Kimberly Guilfoyle attend the Galvanized Media Holiday Party and Dave Zinczenko’s birthday celebration at private residence on December 12, 2017
Guilfoyle was spotted at a New York City gala in 2017 after announcing her discussions with the Trump administration about the role of White House press secretary.
In 2018, just three months after Trump Jr.’s wife Vanessa filed for divorce, rumors began to circulate regarding his relationship with Guilfoyle. That same year, the Fox News host left her position amid sexual harassment allegations, resulting in a multimillion-dollar settlement for her former assistant.
Following this, Guilfoyle became involved with the pro-Trump super PAC America First Action.
Don Jr. and Guilfoyle started dating in April 2018, reportedly making their public debut as a couple at a send-off party for Richard Grenell, the Trump administration’s ambassador to Germany.
They made their relationship Instagram official in June when Trump Jr. shared a photo of them smiling alongside Bret Michaels from the band Poison. During the same month, he expressed gratitude to his “significant other” in his speech at the Montana Republican Convention, stating, “We’re going to take her fishing tomorrow, then shooting. This is a miniature test to see if she really likes it or if she’s just pretending, but either way, we’re going to have a good time — or at least I will.”
Their romance continued to flourish in the public eye, with reports of the couple using pet names for each other during a week spent in Southampton, New York. Guilfoyle affectionately referred to Trump Jr. as “Junior Mint,” which Page Six speculated might relate to his finances, while he called her “Pooh Bear.”
Don Jr. and Guilfoyle began dating in April 2018. Pictured: Donald Trump, Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle attend the DC premiere of the film, ‘Death of a Nation,’ at E Street Cinema on August 1, 2018 in Washington
Guilfoyle and Donald Trump Jr. are seen at a Ted Cruz Rally at the Lone Star Convention Center on October 3, 2018 in Conroe, Texas
Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle at a campaign rally in support Montana Senate candidate Matt Rosendale in Bozeman, MT on September 25, 2018
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2019
After joining the Trump campaign as a senior advisor in April, Guilfoyle made several appearances at rallies across the states alongside her new beau.
She spoke at a rally at the Williamsport Regional Airport in Montoursville, Pennsylvania, in May 2019, and at Trump’s 2020 campaign kick-off rally in Orlando that June.
“She’s definitely made Don Jr. more serious,” R. Couri Hay, a New York publicist, told *Business Insider*. “She has years of experience on TV. She’s helped guide, train, and has been very influential in Don’s increasingly secure, formidable, and opinionated television personality.”
“They are like the prom king and queen of MAGA land,” a senior Trump advisor remarked.
Another former Fox News colleague noted, “It’s interesting to me that Donald Trump Jr. ended up with a female version of his father.”
Guilfoyle impressed the president so much in her advisory role that he personally asked her to lead the fundraising effort for Trump Victory.
“A lot of the professional fundraisers thought she was just being given a title and were very skeptical, but she’s been an animal,” Spicer said. “She is tenacious when it comes to raising money.”
Trump Jr. and Guilfoyle appeared on November 7, 2019 on ABC’s ‘The View,’ as the show celebrated its 5,000th episode
Guilfoyle spoke alongside her beau during a rally with President Donald Trump at the Williamsport Regional Airport in Montoursville, on May 20, 2019
Donald Trump, Jr hugs his girlfriend, Kimberly Guilfoyle, before speaking at the University of Florida in October 2019
Senior adviser Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump and Kimberly Guilfoyle, watch as President Donald Trump speaks at his re-election kickoff rally at the Amway Center, on June 18, 2019
Don Jr’s fiancee Kimberly Guilfoyle gives fiery speech at convention
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After two years of supporting her partner and his father during events and TV shows and packing on the PDA in public, the couple skipped President Joe Biden’s January inauguration and began looking for homes in Florida.
When they arrived in Palm Beach, the pair began searching for waterfront homes in Admirals Cove, a gated community in Jupiter.
They were reportedly in contracts to purchase an $11million seven-bedroom, 12-bathroom home, with Guilfoyle also looking at the $9.5million two-story home next door that featured six bedrooms and 11 bathrooms.
Two months later the couple sold their 9,200sq ft Bridgehampton home for $8million and purchased a $9.7million home in Admirals Cove, about 20 minutes from Mar-a-Lago.
The couple packed on the PDA in August 2020 during the Sportsmen for Trump Launch in Coplay
Trump Jr. (R) watches his girlfriend Kimberly Guilfoyle as she pre-records her address to the Republican National Convention at the Mellon Auditorium on August 24, 2020 in Washington
Donald Trump Jr., Kimberly Guilfoyle and Eric Trump exit Air Force One at the Palm Beach International Airport on the way to Mar-a-Lago Club on January 20, 2020 in West Palm Beach
Trump, Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle stand on stage as they address the Conservative Political Action Conference being held in the Hyatt Regency on February 26, 2021 in Orlando
The pair sold their **9,200 sq ft** Bridgehampton home for **$8 million** and purchased a **$9.7 million** home in Admirals Cove, about 20 minutes from Mar-a-Lago.
2022
Reports began swirling that the couple had gotten engaged after Guilfoyle posted an image on Instagram where she appeared to be wearing a diamond ring.
*”Tonight was extra special celebrating @donaldtrumpjr’s birthday.”*
*”Don, you are strong, smart, courageous, funny, and the love of my life. I can’t wait to spend the rest of our lives together. Love you.”*
In February, Guilfoyle confirmed their engagement, referring to Don Jr. as her fiancé in a Valentine’s Day Instagram post.
Eight months later, she attended Trump’s 2024 campaign launch event alongside Eric Trump, Lara Trump, and Jared Kushner.
Reports began swirling that the coupe had gotten engaged after Guilfoyle posted an image on Instagram where she appeared to be wearing a diamond ring (pictured)
Kimberly Guilfoyle, Jared Kushner, Eric Trump, and Lara Trump listened as former US President Donald Trump spoke during an event at his Mar-a-Lago home on **November 15, 2022**, in Palm Beach.
### 2024
Don Jr. and Guilfoyle celebrated their six-year anniversary in April, with Don Jr. expressing his affection on Instagram:
*”Thanks for always being there no matter what the haters are throwing our way, I love you.”*
Presenting a united front that seemed stronger than ever, the couple spoke during the third night of the Republican National Convention in July. However, just five months later, their whirlwind engagement was called off.
Guilfoyle was reportedly “blindsided” by photos of her fiancé enjoying an intimate brunch with another woman in September, leading to their split in December, as revealed exclusively by *DailyMail.com*.
According to a source familiar with the family:
*”There is no more Kimberly and Don – at least not romantically. Their engagement hasn’t officially been called off yet. They were waiting until after the inauguration to announce.”*
While Kimberly, 55, hasn’t been seen with Don Jr., 46, for weeks, he has been spending increasing time with Palm Beach socialite and “it girl,” Bettina Anderson – the new woman in his life, about whom he is said to be “crazy.”
The source added:
*”The truth is Don and Bettina are still very much together. He’s crazy about her.”*
*DailyMail.com* first reported on his romance with the 38-year-old blonde when they were spotted together canoodling over brunch in Palm Beach towards the end of the summer.
As a consolation prize, President-elect Trump appointed Guilfoyle as the ambassador to Greece.
*”For many years, Kimberly has been a close friend and ally,”* Trump, 78, posted on Truth Social.
Guilfoyle and Donald Trump Jr., son of former US President Donald Trump, attend the first day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 15, 2024 in Milwaukee
Family members: Michael Boulos, Tiffany Trump, Kimberly Guilfoyle, Donald Trump Jr., Kai Trump, Donald Trump III, Eric Trump) and supporters of Donald Trump stand on stage during Trump’s Election Night Watch Party at the Palm Beach County Convention Center November 5, 2024
She appeared with other members of the Trump family in their box at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in July
These exclusive DailyMail.com photos are the most compelling evidence to date that Donald Trump Jr. has moved on with new Palm Beach ‘it girl’ Bettina Anderson
A photo obtained exclusively by DailyMail.com shows Don Jr. having brunch with Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson, 37, in mid August – with fiancée Kimberly Guilfoyle nowhere in sight
“Su amplia experiencia y liderazgo en derecho, medios de comunicación y política, junto con su agudo intelecto, la hacen sumamente calificada para representar a Estados Unidos y salvaguardar sus intereses en el exterior”, agregó el presidente electo.
Guilfoyle declaró el martes que se sentía “honrada de aceptar” la nominación de Trump, que requiere la aprobación del Senado.
“Es un honor para mí aceptar la nominación del presidente Trump para servir como la próxima embajadora en Grecia, y espero obtener el apoyo del Senado de Estados Unidos”, escribió en X.
“La histórica victoria del presidente Trump trae esperanza y optimismo al pueblo estadounidense y a los aliados amantes de la libertad en todo el mundo”.
“Fueron los valores democráticos nacidos en Grecia los que contribuyeron a la fundación de Estados Unidos”, añadió Guilfoyle. “Y ahora tenemos la oportunidad de honrar esa historia trayendo días mejores aquí y en el extranjero”.
Como embajador, espero cumplir con la agenda de Trump, apoyar a nuestros aliados griegos y marcar el comienzo de una nueva era de paz y prosperidad.