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Kash Patel's Girlfriend Slams Critics of Her Freedom 250 Booking
Wilkins said she was invited to sing on her own accord and denied taking payment as critics questioned her ties to Kash Patel.
- Country singer Alexis Wilkins, girlfriend of FBI Director Kash Patel, responded Tuesday to backlash over her Freedom250 National Mall booking, asserting she was invited "on my own accord" and is not receiving payment.
- The Freedom250 event, organized by President Donald Trump to mark America's 250th birthday, faced significant artist cancellations this month after performers including Young MC and The Commodores withdrew, citing the event's politicized nature.
- Critics have questioned the booking due to past allegations involving Patel's use of taxpayer-funded resources, including FBI SWAT teams and government aircraft, though Wilkins has denied these claims as "false narratives" and "total sham accusations."
- Despite scrutiny over $80 million in public funding, Trump will headline tonight's kickoff rally, which features Wilkins performing the national anthem alongside military bands.
- Critics note Wilkins has 5,863 monthly listeners on Spotify, arguing her political activism receives more attention than her music, while the singer currently sues MS NOW for defamation over past reports.
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FBI Director’s Girlfriend Pushes Back on Favoritism Claims Over Freedom 250 Event Slot
Alexis Wilkins, a last-minute add to the Great American State Fair lineup, says she earned the booking on her own merits — and is done letting critics "diminish" her career
·Los Angeles, United States
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New performer revealed for America’s 250th anniversary kickoff — and it’s a Trump ally
Alexis Wilkins, the country singer girlfriend of FBI Director Kash Patel, is defending herself from critics after she revealed herself as a “featured performer” at America’s 250th anniversary kickoff on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Wednesday.
·New Jersey, United States
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