Born to Gujarati parents in New York in 1980, Kash Patel was formally inaugurated as the ninth director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Friday. The event occurred at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, where he was accompanied by his girlfriend Alexis Wilkins and relatives.
Patel took office following a close confirmation vote in the US Senate (51-49). He was sworn in by US Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Alexis Wilkins Draws Spotlight at Swearing-In
Kash Patel’s confirmation hearings had already garnered a lot of attention, but his girlfriend Alexis Wilkins again drew public interest at the swearing-in ceremony.
Wilkins, who wore an all-white formal gown to the ceremony, stood next to Patel with a smile. She later posted a video of the ceremony on her X (formerly Twitter) page.
Who is Alexis Wilkins?
Alexis Wilkins is an American country singer, author, and political commentator. She is the current press secretary for Republican Representative Abraham Hamade and also a contributor at PragerU, which is noted to be a production house for educational videos on American values.
She previously joined Kash Patel to a confirmation meeting earlier this month.
Wilkins’ Background and Career
Wilkins grew up in England and Switzerland during her early years but was mostly brought up in Arkansas. As a country artist, she has opened for popular artists such as Sara Evans and Lee Greenwood (the artist behind God Bless the USA).
Her growing political influence has made her a recognizable figure among Republicans. In addition to serving as a press secretary, she hosts a podcast titled Between the Headlines on Rumble.
Kash Patel and Alexis Wilkins Relationship
Kash Patel and Alexis Wilkins initially encountered each other at a ReAwaken America event in October 2022. They began their romantic relationship in January 2023. As they have been together for over two years, they remain dedicated to their relationship.