URGENT UPDATE: FBI Director Kash Patel is under fire following backlash for using an agency jet to attend a wrestling match in Pennsylvania to see his girlfriend, country artist Alexis Wilkins. The incident has ignited a wave of criticism amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Patel took to social media to defend himself, stating, “The disgustingly baseless attacks against Alexis – a true patriot and the woman I’m proud to call my partner in life – are beyond pathetic.” He emphasized his pride in being with Wilkins, asserting, “She is a rock-solid conservative and a country music sensation who has done more for this nation than most will in ten lifetimes.”
The FBI chief expressed his commitment to family, saying, “Attacking her isn’t just wrong – it’s cowardly and jeopardizes our safety.” In a show of defiance, he stated, “My love of family will always be my cornerstone, and you will never tear that down or keep me from them.”
Criticism escalated as former FBI agent Kyle Seraphin mocked Patel’s decision, coining the term “KA$H” to highlight the perceived absurdity of his actions during the government shutdown. Seraphin posted, “Dear FBI Employees: I’m sorry the government ISN’T funded, so you won’t be getting a paycheck. Luckily, that doesn’t stop Real American Freestyle WRESTLING! So I flew the FBI jet to State College PA, hung out with my chick, and then flew to Nashville where she lives.”
Adding to the scrutiny, conservative commentator Candace Owens criticized Patel for his public defense of Wilkins, questioning the seriousness of the FBI leadership. She remarked, “I don’t care about Alexis one way or another but I want to point out that the head of the FBI is tweeting out in defense of his girlfriend. Not a wife but a girlfriend. We are just not a serious nation whatsoever.”
Patel’s spokesperson, Ben Williamson, defended his boss, asserting that Patel occasionally takes personal time to see family and friends. Williamson also claimed that Patel reimburses the agency for jet usage, attempting to quell the rising tide of criticism.
As this controversy unfolds, many are questioning the appropriateness of the FBI director’s actions during a critical time for government funding. The implications of Patel’s decisions could resonate beyond social media as public trust in the FBI is further scrutinized.
This story is developing, and more updates are expected as reactions continue to pour in from both sides of the political spectrum. Stay tuned for the latest developments on this unfolding situation.
