Kash Patel, the controversial FBI director nominee under former President Donald Trump’s second administration, has sparked headlines with his relationship with 26-year-old country singer Alexis Wilkins. Despite persistent speculation about his marital status, Patel – who has never married – confirmed through representatives that he has been dating Wilkins since 2023 after meeting at a conservative ReAwaken America event.
The Power Couple’s Timeline
Wilkins attended Patel’s January 2025 Senate confirmation hearing as his guest of honor, fueling rumors about their relationship status. Public records show the couple first appeared together at a Nashville fundraiser for Trump’s 2024 campaign where Wilkins performed her single “Red White Truth.”
The 44-year-old national security hawk and his musician girlfriend maintain an unusual pairing:
- Political Access: Wilkins previously worked as press secretary for Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN) before launching her music career
- Shared Ideology: Both have appeared on Steve Bannon’s “War Room” podcast promoting election fraud claims
- Age Gap: The 18-year difference mirrors Trump’s 24-year gap with Melania Trump
Wilkins’ Background
The Armenian-American singer comes from a military family:
“My father served during Korea as the son of genocide survivors. Veterans’ causes and history go hand in hand,” Wilkins told the Independent Women’s Forum in 2024.
Before music, Wilkins worked in Republican communications roles while studying political science at Belmont University. Her LinkedIn profile shows stints with:
| Organization | Role | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage Foundation | Media Intern | 2019-2020 |
| RNC War Room | Research Assistant | 2021-2022 |
| Rep. Jim Banks Office | Press Secretary | 2022-2023 |
Controversies Follow Pair
The relationship comes under scrutiny as Patel faces Senate questions about:
- His $2.1M consulting contracts with Qatar through firm Trishul LLC
- Unvested stock worth $1-5M from Chinese retailer Shein’s parent company
- Calls for political retaliation against media figures on Bannon’s podcast
Wilkins has avoided public commentary on these issues but continues performing at MAGA rallies. Her latest song “Deep State Lullaby” references Patel’s conspiracy theories about government corruption.
