Archive · 20 Jan 2026
FBI Chief's Girlfriend Denounces Reporter's Allegations
Alexis Wilkins, the girlfriend of FBI Director Kash Patel, wrote a post on X to defend herself against a New York Times reporter who was digging into her personal life.
Wilkins said the reporter was going too far and contacting people connected to her, which she found unnecessary and excessive.
She also mentioned that online trolls had already spread false stories about her, including claims that she was a 'honeypot' or an Israeli spy.
Wilkins urged the reporter to follow ethical guidelines and not probe into someone's personal history unnecessarily.
She also highlighted the danger and harm these allegations have caused her.
Kash Patel also defended Wilkins, calling the allegations baseless and harmful.
The controversy started after a former FBI agent alleged that Patel used an FBI jet to travel to watch Wilkins perform.
Alexis Wilkins accused a New York Times reporter of excessive and unnecessary digging into her personal life.
Wilkins claimed the reporter contacted over 30 people connected to her, including distant acquaintances.
Online trolls had already spread false stories about Wilkins, including claims she was a 'honeypot' or an Israeli spy.
Wilkins urged the reporter to adhere to NYT ethics guidelines and not probe into personal history unnecessarily.
Kash Patel defended Wilkins, calling the allegations baseless and harmful, and the controversy began after a former FBI agent's allegations.
- Who
- Alexis Wilkins, Kash Patel, NYT Liz
- What
- Allegations of personal harassment and defamation
- When
- January 19, 2026
- Where
- Social media platform X
- Why
- To defend against baseless allegations and excessive reporting
- Person Involved
- Alexis Wilkins, Kash Patel
- Allegations
- Honeypot, Israeli spy, personal harassment
- Platform
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Reporter Involved
- NYT Liz
- Legal Action
- Lawsuit filed by Wilkins