Kimberly Guilfoyle

Kimberly Guilfoyle
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Name	Kimberly Guilfoyle
Birth date	9 March 1969
Birth place	San Francisco, California, U.S.
Occupation	Attorney, television news personality, political advocate
Alma mater	University of California, Davis; University of San Francisco School of Law
Years active	1994–present
Spouse	Eric Villency (m. 2001; div. 2006); former partner Gavin Newsom (1999–2000)
Partner	Donald Trump Jr. (2018–2023)

Kimberly Guilfoyle is an American attorney, television news personality, and political advocate known for roles in broadcasting, litigation, and high-profile political fundraising and campaigning. She has served as a prosecutor in California, a legal analyst and host on cable news networks, and a senior advisor in Republican political circles. Her career has intersected with notable public figures, media outlets, and political organizations.

Early life and education

Born in San Francisco, California, Guilfoyle was raised in the Bay Area with roots tracing to immigrant families and the diverse communities of San Francisco and Daly City. She attended Catholic secondary schools before enrolling at the University of California, Davis, where she studied political science and became involved with campus activities and local civic organizations. After completing undergraduate studies, she earned a Juris Doctor from the University of San Francisco School of Law, passing the California Bar Examination and qualifying to practice law in California jurisdictions.

Legal career

Guilfoyle began her legal career in the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office, where she worked as a prosecutor handling criminal cases alongside colleagues from the office and participating in trial work in California state courts. Later, she served in the office of the San Francisco City Attorney, engaging with litigation and municipal legal matters that connected to city officials and municipal departments. During this period she prosecuted cases and represented public entities, interacting with prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, and district attorneys across the Northern California legal community.

Television and media career

Transitioning from public practice to media, Guilfoyle joined local and national broadcast outlets. She worked as a legal analyst and contributor for outlets including KTTV (Fox 11), before moving to cable news where she became a prominent host and correspondent on Fox News and Fox Business Network. At Fox, she appeared on shows alongside personalities such as Bill O’Reilly, Sean Hannity, and Megyn Kelly, and she co-hosted programs that covered high-profile trials, political campaigns, and national headlines. Her television work brought connections with producers, network executives, and other commentators across MSNBC and CNN ecosystems through industry interactions and media events.

Political involvement and advocacy

Guilfoyle’s media prominence dovetailed with increasing involvement in Republican politics and conservative advocacy. She became active in fundraising events, campaign rallies, and political strategy discussions associated with organizations like the Republican National Committee and conservative donor networks. Guilfoyle was a visible surrogate on the 2016 and 2020 campaign circuits, appearing at conventions and leading speakers’ slots at events connected to major Republican figures, conservative think tanks, and advocacy groups. Her political activities put her in contact with elected officials, strategists, and political action committees, and she participated in outreach efforts that intersected with national party leadership and campaign organizations.

Personal life

Guilfoyle’s personal life has included marriages and public relationships that received media attention. She married Eric Villency in 2001; the couple later divorced. Earlier, she had a relationship with Gavin Newsom when he served in San Francisco politics. In later years, Guilfoyle entered a high-profile partnership with Donald Trump Jr., which linked her socially and politically to members of the Trump family and conservative donor circles. She has been involved in philanthropic activities, fundraising galas, and public speaking engagements tied to civic and charitable organizations.

Controversies and investigations

Guilfoyle’s career has been marked by several controversies and inquiries that attracted legal, media, and political scrutiny. During her tenure at cable news, personnel decisions and on-air remarks prompted internal reviews and public criticism involving network management and colleagues. Her political fundraising and involvement with campaign committees drew attention from federal and state investigators and reporting by major news organizations focused on compliance, fundraising practices, and the role of intermediaries in donor networks. Media reports and investigative journalism examined financial records, event expenditures, and communications tied to political committees, prompting statements from campaign officials, legal counsel, and affiliated organizations. These matters intersected with inquiries that involved campaign finance specialists, compliance officers, and regulatory authorities.

Category:1969 births Category:Living people Category:People from San Francisco Category:University of California, Davis alumni Category:University of San Francisco School of Law alumni Category:American television personalities