FBI Director Kash Patel is embroiled in a fresh controversy, facing allegations that he berated the elite security detail assigned to his girlfriend, country music singer Alexis Wilkins, for refusing to drive her intoxicated friends home.
Allegations of Misused Security and Heated Confrontations
According to multiple sources, the incident is part of a pattern where Wilkins, 27, allegedly ordered her personal security team—comprised of local SWAT officers—to escort her inebriated companions on at least two occasions, with one occurring in the spring. The agents reportedly resisted, not wanting to deviate from their primary protection plan for the singer.
In one instance, Director Patel is said to have intervened directly, calling the leader of the security team and demanding they comply with his girlfriend's instructions. This alleged interference has raised serious questions about the appropriate use of high-level protective resources.
Furious Denials and a History of Luxury Travel
Wilkins responded angrily to the claims on social media, specifically targeting the intelligence correspondent who broke the story. "Ken’s three sources: the voices in his head," she wrote, dismissing the report as a "lame and verifiably false" party girl stereotype.
The FBI also issued a firm denial. Spokesman Ben Williamson stated, "This is made up and did not happen," later adding on X that he had checked with all parties involved, including Wilkins who "doesn’t even drink," and all denied the events.
The controversy extends beyond the security team allegations. Wilkins has frequently accompanied Patel, 45, on his $60 million government jet, travel deemed necessary for his high-profile role but which has drawn criticism from observers who question her access to such privileges.
A Pattern of Tension and Past Hypocrisy
This is not the first reported clash between Patel and his girlfriend's security. Earlier this year, at a National Rifle Association event, a different SWAT detail from Atlanta left before Wilkins had finished performing, an action which reportedly infuriated the FBI Director over communication failures amid online threats against her.
The situation presents a stark contrast to Patel's previous criticisms of FBI resource use. In 2023, he lambasted former Director Christopher Wray for using a government jet, saying, "Chris Wray doesn’t need a private jet" and suggesting the plane be grounded. His current travel arrangements with Wilkins have highlighted this apparent hypocrisy.
Patel has vigorously defended Wilkins, calling her a "true patriot" and a "rock-solid conservative," while she has launched several defamation lawsuits against online detractors. Despite the denials, the allegations continue to fuel scrutiny of the FBI Director's judgment and use of official resources.
