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Kash Patel’s girlfriend performs at Freedom 250 concert after wave of artists drop out
Alexis Wilkins defended her invitation to perform the national anthem at the event, saying, “I have been a country music artist for years now.” The post Kash Patel’s girlfriend performs at Freedom 250 concert after wave of artists drop out appeared first on MS NOW.
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Us Weekly
· Jun 25, 2026
Kash Patel's Girlfriend Addresses Backlash Over Freedom 250 Performance
Kash Patel‘s country singer girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins, is speaking out on the backlash over her performance at President Donald Trump‘s Great American State Fair. “Let’s just get a few things straight, because this is long overdue,” Wilkins, 27, wrote via X on Wednesday, June 24. “I have been a country music artist for years now. []
Jezebel
· Jun 25, 2026
Administration’s Favorite Z-Lister Denies It's Her A-List Connections That Landed Her the Freedom 250 Gig
Kash Patel’s girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins, kicked things off by singing “The Star Spangled Banner” on Wednesday—and did not take kindly to accusations that she only landed the gig because of her boyfriend.
The Daily Beast
· Jun 24, 2026
Keystone Kash’s Girlfriend Melts Down After Concert Criticism
Screengrab/RumbleKash Patel’s country singer girlfriend Alexis Wilkins has gone ballistic amid fresh backlash over the apparent perks of her relationship with the FBI director.Wilkins, 27, announced on Tuesday that she had landed a gig to perform at the Great American State Fair, which was abandoned last month by a wave of planned performers who backed out due to the event’s links to the Trump administration.But critics immediately questioned whether Wilkins landed the gig, organized by the Trump-created Freedom 250 group, because of her relationship with Patel, 46, and whether her performance presented a conflict of interest. Read more at The Daily Beast.
Irish Star
· Jun 26, 2026
Alexis Wilkins breaks silence over her controversial national anthem performance
Country music star Alexis Wilkins, who is the girlfriend of Kash Patel, has spoken out after her National Anthem performance at the Freedom 250 Rally drew criticism
The Hollywood Reporter
· Jul 11, 2026
Hilary Duff Delights With Equal Parts Nostalgia and Evolution on The Lucky Me Tour: “Joyful, Fun and Extremely Rewarding”
The 38-year-old age singer sold out two nights of her most expansive tour in over a decade, bringing her aughts hits and new pop offerings to a captivated crowd at Inglewood’s Kia Forum.
The Hill
· Jun 24, 2026
Kash Patel girlfriend to perform at Trump rally marking America 250th kickoff
Country singer Alexis Wilkins, the girlfriend of FBI Director Kash Patel, on Tuesday announced that she will perform at a rally for President Trump that will kick off the celebrations leading up to America's 250th birthday. Wilkins wrote on the social platform X that it is a great honor to perform at the Great American...
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Related coverage for "Kash Patel’s girlfriend performs at Freedom 250 concert after wave of artists drop out": Us Weekly — Kash Patel's Girlfriend Addresses Backlash Over Freedom 250 Performance. Jezebel — Administration’s Favorite Z-Lister Denies It's Her A-List Connections That Landed Her the Freedom 250 Gig. The Daily Beast — Keystone Kash’s Girlfriend Melts Down After Concert Criticism. Irish Star — Alexis Wilkins breaks silence over her controversial national anthem performance. The Hollywood Reporter — Hilary Duff Delights With Equal Parts Nostalgia and Evolution on The Lucky Me Tour: “Joyful, Fun and Extremely Rewarding”. The Hill — Kash Patel girlfriend to perform at Trump rally marking America 250th kickoff