Kash Patel and Alexis Wilkins announce engagement amid FBI controversy
Kash Patel and his singer girlfriend Alexis Wilkins revealed their engagement on social media, sharing a photo of Wilkins' ring.
The couple, who began dating in 2023, posted the news on Sunday, highlighting the 19-year age gap between Patel and the 27-year-old Wilkins. Their relationship has attracted scrutiny during the second Trump administration, with reports that Patel used government-owned jets for personal travel. Wilkins has also filed multiple defamation suits against conservative commentators accusing her of being an Israeli honey-pot, none of which have succeeded.
Why it matters
The engagement highlights personal conduct concerns for a senior FBI official under intense public scrutiny.
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