By Trendsetter Tribune 
Alexis Wilkins, country singer and girlfriend of FBI Director Kash Patel, has drawn intense scrutiny for her attempt to defend Patel’s controversial trip to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
During a recent appearance on her podcast, Wilkins attempted to dismiss criticism regarding Patel taking a government jet to watch hockey games and party with the gold-medal-winning U.S. men’s hockey team.
The Contentious Defense
Wilkins insisted that Patel was performing official duties, despite video footage showing him chugging beer and spraying champagne in the locker room.
“What I will say is the bureau has long been in charge of providing security for the Olympics, and that’s what was happening.”
— Alexis Wilkins on “Between the Headlines”
Detour into Politics
The defense took a sharp turn when Wilkins pivoted to criticizing Democrats, accusing media critics of manufacturing outrage.
- Attack on Democrats: Wilkins claimed people should be more concerned with irrelevant political issues rather than the FBI Director’s travel.
- Accusations of “Fake News”: She alleged that conservatives angered by the trip had fallen victim to “fake news” media reports.
Background on the Controversy
This incident is part of a larger ongoing controversy regarding Kash Patel’s use of taxpayer-funded resources for travel.
| Issue | Description |
| Travel | Patel used an FBI Gulfstream jet to travel to Milan during the final days of the Olympics. |
| Optics | Viral videos showed Patel partying with Team USA, leading to accusations of acting like a “frat bro” rather than a law enforcement official. |
| Prior Travel | Patel has previously faced criticism for using government aircraft for personal trips, including to Pennsylvania and Texas. |
The FBI maintains that the trip included official meetings with Italian law enforcement officials regarding Olympic security planning, and that Patel intends to reimburse the government for personal activities.