Kash Patel's Girlfriend Alexis Wilkins Branded 'Honey Pot' in NYE Row, Defends Romance After 'Spy' Claims

While most people around the world were busy with their usual New Year's Eve celebrations, one photo shared on social media has sparked a heated discussion about the private life of the most powerful man in American law enforcement.

Kash Patel, the 45-year-old Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) who was sworn into the role in February 2025, rang in 2026 alongside his partner, country music singer Alexis Wilkins. What was intended as a celebratory post on X, formerly Twitter, quickly devolved into a digital battlefield, with critics branding the 27-year-old musician with a particularly stinging label.

The image itself was relatively understated. Wilkins posed in a sleek, fitted black dress, while Patel opted for a coordinated look, pairing a black T-shirt with a grey plaid wool jacket. However, the caption 'Happy New Year' was met with a wave of suspicion rather than celebration from certain corners of the internet.

The Brutal Online Reaction

Almost immediately after the photo was published, followers began speculating about the nature of the relationship. Some commenters took a cynical view of the pairing, suggesting that Wilkins' presence by Patel's side was less about romance and more about a strategic 'assignment'. The most frequent — and perhaps most damaging — insult aimed at the singer was the term 'honey pot'.

In the world of cybersecurity and espionage, a 'honeypot' refers to a decoy system or person designed to lure and trap an adversary, allowing security teams to study the target's methods and motivations. On social media, users flooded the comment section with Winnie the Pooh GIFs and accusations that Wilkins was a 'pipeline right to Russia' and was not being paid enough to 'sleep with this freak'. One user even addressed an AI bot, writing, '@grok remove the spy from this pic'.

Defending the Romance

This is not the first time the couple has faced such intense scrutiny. Patel has previously lashed out at critics who question the authenticity of their three-year relationship which began in early 2023, long before his move to the J. Edgar Hoover Building. Two months ago, the FBI Director took to X to address what he described as 'baseless rumours' and the 'noise from uninformed internet anarchists' following reports that he had allegedly used a £45 million agency jet to visit Wilkins at a wrestling event.

'I've always said — criticise me all you want. But going after the people doing great work, my personal life, or those around me is a total disgrace', Patel stated. He went on to describe the attacks against Wilkins as 'disgustingly baseless' and 'pathetic', praising her as a 'true patriot' and a 'country music sensation'. Patel emphasized that Wilkins is a 'rock-solid conservative' who has contributed more to the nation than most would in ten lifetimes and noted that such attacks jeopardize their personal safety.

Wilkins herself has been proactive in defending their bond. During an appearance on The Megyn Kelly Show in July 2025, she sought to clarify the timeline of their romance, noting it blossomed 'long before' Patel was appointed to head the FBI and admitting the high-profile life was not on her 'bingo card'.

According to reports, the two met at a friend's house in Nashville, where Wilkins was impressed by how 'honest' Patel was. The couple eventually got closer because they both loved their country, and they have stayed together even though Patel's career has been in the news for all the wrong reasons.