Kash Patel, born in 1980 to Gujarati parents in New York, was officially appointed as the ninth director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) during a ceremony held on Friday. The event took place in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, with his girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins, and family present. His confirmation by the US Senate was narrowly approved with a vote of 51 in favor and 49 against. The oath of office was administered by US Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Alexis Wilkins, who had already attracted attention during Patel’s confirmation hearing, caught the spotlight again at the swearing-in ceremony. Wearing a chic all-white formal dress, Wilkins stood proudly beside Patel. She later shared a video of the event on her X (formerly Twitter) account.
So, who exactly is Alexis Wilkins?
Wilkins is a prominent country singer, writer, and political commentator. She works as the press secretary for Republican Congressman Abraham Hamade and also contributes to PragerU, a platform that creates content centered on American values.
Raised in Arkansas but having lived in England and Switzerland in her early years, Wilkins has also had a successful music career. She’s known for opening performances for renowned artists like Sara Evans and Lee Greenwood, famous for “God Bless the USA.”
Beyond her musical career, Wilkins has become a notable figure within the conservative political sphere. Her position as press secretary on Capitol Hill and her contributions to the Republican cause have added to her public prominence. Additionally, Wilkins hosts a podcast called “Between the Headlines” on Rumble.
Kash Patel and Alexis Wilkins first crossed paths at the conservative ReAwaken American event in October 2022, and they began their relationship in January 2023. The couple has now been together for over two years and continues to enjoy their partnership.
The duo is not only connected through their professional careers but also through their shared values and commitment to each other.