Lagatar24 Desk
Washington, United States: Kash Patel, the newly appointed Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), took his oath of office in the presence of his girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins, and his family. Patel, who was born to Gujarati parents in New York in 1980, was sworn in on Friday after being confirmed by the US Senate with a narrow 51-49 vote.
The oath was administered by US Attorney General Pam Bondi at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. Wilkins, a country singer and Republican press secretary, stood by Patel’s side, proudly witnessing the historic moment. She later shared a video of the ceremony on her X (formerly Twitter) account.
Who is Alexis Wilkins?
Alexis Wilkins is a well-known country singer, writer, and conservative political commentator. She currently serves as the press secretary for Republican Representative Abraham Hamadeh and contributes to PragerU, a platform that creates educational content focused on American values.
• Early Life: Wilkins was primarily raised in Arkansas, but spent her early years in England and Switzerland.
• Music Career: She has performed opening acts for popular artists like Sara Evans and Lee Greenwood.
• Political Involvement: Apart from her role as a press secretary, Wilkins is actively involved in the conservative political circuit.
• Podcast Host: She hosts a podcast titled ‘Between the Headlines’ on Rumble.
Relationship with Kash Patel
Wilkins and Patel reportedly first met at a conservative ReAwaken America event in October 2022 and started dating in January 2023. The couple, who have now been together for over two years, continue to remain committed to their relationship.