Archive · 11 Nov 2025
FBI Director's Girlfriend Sues Podcaster for $5M Over 'Mossad Honeypot' Claim
Imagine someone famous, like the head of the FBI, has a girlfriend.
Some people on the internet started saying untrue things about her, like she was a spy for another country.
The girlfriend is very upset about these mean and false rumors.
She has decided to sue one of the people spreading these rumors, a podcaster, for a lot of money.
She says he hurt her reputation and caused her a lot of distress.
The podcaster, however, says he was just sharing his opinion and that suing him is unfair and limits people's right to speak freely.
He also thinks the FBI head might be behind the lawsuit.
This is all happening while the FBI head is also facing criticism for using an FBI plane for personal reasons.
Alexis Wilkins, girlfriend of FBI Director Kash Patel, is suing podcaster Elijah Schaffer for $5 million.
The lawsuit alleges Schaffer's tweet falsely implied Wilkins is an Israeli spy ('Mossad honeypot') and exploited her relationship with Patel.
Wilkins seeks compensatory, special, and punitive damages, denying any links to Israel.
Schaffer claims the lawsuit is an attack on free speech and a proxy suit by Patel to silence criticism.
This lawsuit is the third filed by Wilkins against individuals in MAGA circles for similar allegations.
- Who
- Alexis Wilkins (girlfriend of FBI Director Kash Patel) is suing Elijah Schaffer (MAGA podcaster).
- What
- Wilkins filed a $5 million defamation lawsuit against Schaffer over a tweet she claims falsely implies she is an Israeli spy ('Mossad honeypot').
- When
- The lawsuit was filed on October 28, 2025. Schaffer responded in a video posted on November 11, 2025.
- Where
- US District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
- Why
- Wilkins alleges Schaffer's tweet exploited her relationship with Patel to generate online engagement and falsely linked her to Israel's Mossad.
Alexis Wilkins' Stance
Elijah Schaffer's Stance
Nature of the Tweet and Allegations
Alexis Wilkins' Stance
The tweet falsely implies Wilkins is an Israeli spy, exploiting her relationship with FBI Director Kash Patel for online engagement.
Elijah Schaffer's Stance
The lawsuit is an attack on free speech and a proxy lawsuit filed by Patel to silence him, not a matter of defamation.
Relationship to Israel/Mossad
Alexis Wilkins' Stance
Wilkins has repeatedly denied any links to Israel and noted her relationship with Patel began before his FBI appointment.
Elijah Schaffer's Stance
The lawsuit alleges Schaffer reposted content implying Wilkins was connected to Israel's Mossad.
Damages Sought
Alexis Wilkins' Stance
Wilkins seeks $5 million in compensatory, special, and punitive damages.
Elijah Schaffer's Stance
Schaffer points out the requested damages equal his company's net worth, calling the amount excessive and unreasonable.
- Plaintiff
- Alexis Wilkins (girlfriend of FBI Director Kash Patel)
- Defendant
- Elijah Schaffer (MAGA podcaster)
- Lawsuit Amount
- $5 million
- Filing Date
- October 28, 2025
- Court
- US District Court for the Southern District of Florida
- Wilkins' Age
- 27
- Patel's Age
- 45
- Wilkins' Profession
- Country music singer