Kash Patel, an Indian-origin who has been appointed the 9th FBI director, took the oath on Friday, February 22. Patel was born to Gujarati parents in New York in 1980. US Attorney General Pam Bondi administered the oath at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in the presence of his family and girlfriend.
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After watching Patel's oathtaking video, netizens asked questions and wondered who the girl wearing an all-white formal dress was standing beside the new FBI director throughout his speech. Patel took the oath as the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on the Hindu holy book Bhagavad Gita after winning 51 votes.
Who is Alexis Wilkins?
The 44-year-old FBI director's girlfriend caught the eye once again at the oathtaking event. Alexis Wilkins is a US singer and Republican press secretary. She is also a writer and commentator. Currently, Wilkins is the press secretary for Republican representative Abraham Hamade and is also a contributor at PragerU, a platform that creates educational content promoting American values.
Indian-Origin Kash Patel Takes Oath As FBI Director
Wilkins grew up in Arkansas and spent his childhood in England and Switzerland. In her musical career, she has also been known for opening acts for Sara Evans and Lee Greenwood of God Bless the USA. Alexis Wilkins also hosts a podcast titled 'Between the Headlines' on Rumble.
Kash Patel and Alexis Wilkins first met at a conservative ReAwaken American event in October 2022 and started dating in January 2023. The couple has been dating for more than two years and is committed to continuing their relationship.