Who is Alexis Wilkins, country singer engaged to FBI Director Kash Patel

FBI director Kash Patel watches with Alexis Wilkins at UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo)

FBI Director Kash Patel got engaged to his longtime girlfriend, country singer Alexis Wilkins. The couple announced their engagement in a post on X on Sunday evening.

Alexis Wilkins, 27, shared a black-and-white photo of herself with Patel, 46, showing her engagement ring. She captioned the post: “Went and got the law involved.”

Kash Patel and Alexis Wilkins have been dating since before he became FBI director in 2025, when she attended his swearing-in ceremony.

Who is Alexis Wilkins?

Alexis Wilkins released her debut album in 2023 and has been affiliated with conservative groups. On her website, she describes her music as honouring country tradition while adding contemporary commentary.

Wilkins also made headlines as a performer at President Donald Trump’s Great American State Fair on the National Mall as part of America 250, as other artists pulled out of the event after finding out it was not a non-partisan celebration.

According to a report by The New York Times, last April, FBI agents in two SUVs stood guard outside a senior centre in Dixon, Illinois, while Alexis Wilkins performed for a few dozen young conservatives. Dianna Muller, founder of Women for Gun Rights, which briefly employed Wilkins as a spokeswoman, said: “When Kash got confirmed, life changed for her.”

Kash Patel has faced criticism over his use of government aircraft for trips with no known or apparent law enforcement purpose. This included an FBI jet flight to State College, Pennsylvania, for a pro-wrestling event where Alexis Wilkins performed the national anthem.

Alexis Wilkins also had a full-time protective team comprising Special Weapons and Tactics team members from FBI field offices across the US, The New York Times reported. The team accompanied her to engagements including singing appearances and even a hair appointment.

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The disclosure raised questions over the use of taxpayer-funded resources for Patel’s personal activities. An FBI spokesman told the New York Times that active death threats against Wilkins warranted the level of protection she was receiving.

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