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Kash Patel
Kash Patel Girlfriend: Kash Patel took the oath as the ninth FBI Director, accompanied by his partner, country singer Alexis Wilkins, who stood proudly by his side. The ceremony, held at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, was a significant moment for the couple. Wilkins, a rising conservative voice and veterans’ advocate, has been a steadfast supporter of Kash Patel since their relationship began in 2023. Their strong connection and mutual encouragement remain an inspiration as Patel embarks on his new role. Kash Patel has just taken his oath of office as the ninth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and he was accompanied at the ceremony at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building by his partner, country singer Alexis Wilkins.
Wilkins was born and bred in country music performing circles and like over countless others, gained acclaim via social media. As the author of a traditional style country songs, she is famous for captivating narration. Having spent her formative years in Arkansas, she lives in Nashville nowadays. Wilkins’ first song went excellent, being streamed over a million times in all the major platforms. WIlkins also has performed with famous singers like Lee Greenwood, Chris Young and Parmalee.
Besides singing, Wilkins is also a political commentator, focusing mostly on veterans’ affairs which she actively advocates for. She is a contributor for PragerU and The Young America’s Foundation, showcasing her vast political knowledge and veteran advocacy.
Wilkins has been supportive of Kash Patel since the start of their relationship in 2023. She attending his swearing in ceremony proving they support each other in their respective positions, especially Patel who is now the FBI director.
To better understand Alexis Wilkins and her endorsing Kash Patel during his swearing-in ceremony, you can view the following video:
https://youtu.be/XBnf4xnDXmo?si=x5Uzgf1YGIH8R-YY
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Who is Kash Patel? Why did President Donald Trump choose him as the FBI Director? Kashyap Patel, commonly known as “Kash,” was born in Garden City, New York, on 25th February 1980. Currently, he is known as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) director under Donald Trump’s administration. Kashmiris and Hindus living abroad especially take pride in the fact that Kash is the first Indian American to occupy this office.
Patel completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Richmond in 2002, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in history and criminal justice and did his post graduation with a Juris Doctor degree from Pace University School of Law in 2005. Additionally, carrying international law certificate from University College London in 2004.
Beginning his professional career as a public defender in Florida, he practiced with clients charged with very serious crimes as international drug trafficking, and even murder. In 2014, he made the move to the Department of Justice’s National Security division as a trial attorney, simultaneously working for the Joint Special Operations Command as its legal consultant.
In 2017, he became senior counsel on counterterrorism for the House Intelligence Committee’s under then Chairman Devin Nunes. Most notably, he was a fierce defender in all the investigations that were conducted into Russia’s involvement in the elections during 2016 and drafts the disputed Nunes memo claiming the FBI was not only partial but also deceitful in obtaining surveillance warrants.
President Trump’s first term saw Kash Patel serve in multiple important roles such as the senior director of the Counterterrorism Directorate at the NSC and also as chief of staff to the Secretary of Defense, Christopher Miller.
FBI Director Position:
Kash Patel received nomination from Donald Trump as the FBI Director on November 30, 2024, after Wray resigns from the position. On February 20, 2025, he was sworn in as the new FBI Director after a controversial 51-49 Senate vote confirmed his appointment.
Reasons Why Kash Patel Was Selected:
A significant reason for Trump choosing Patel as his first pick for FBI Director seems to be his Patel’s loyalty and acceptance of Trump’s views, especially where Trump’s campaign received a negative focus scrutiny from the FBI. Trump also aligned himself with a customized ‘deep state’ narrative claiming there was a need for restructuring within America’s intelligence agencies and as such, was sympathetic to the notion of reorganizing the federal law enforcement structures.
Furthermore, the decisions made by Patel’s nomination appears be in alignment with placing loyal officials in strategically important positions as he tried to change the functioning, supervision, and internal practices of these agencies.
Controversies and Criticism:
Patel has become a controversial figure, for both being nominated and later confirmed to the position. Among the many issues with his leadership is the partisanship, or even the lack of reasonable enforcement background experience he has. “An inexperienced, dishonorable Trump loyalist who poses a danger” is how Senator Dick Durbin defined Patel during the hearing.
Even more serious questions for him are raised for supporting conspiracy theories as well as taking active measures to undermine Russian election meddling investigation.
In short, the selection of Kash Patel as the new FBI Director came as a result of his strong professional legal background paired with unwavering dedication to Trump, and the attempts made to challenge the Trump administration’s scrutiny.
His appointment marks a carefully considered change in the organizational power structure of the Bureau, as framed by President Trump’s intended strategy for the agency.