Kash Patel, the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, is facing allegations of abusing his authority after assigning a SWAT team to protect his girlfriend, country singer Alexis Wilkins. The move has sparked controversy within the agency, with some former officials arguing that such elite protection is typically reserved for spouses or those facing extraordinary threats. Wilkins has reportedly received hundreds of death threats related to her relationship with Patel and has gone public with some of the abuse, including violent messages on social media.

Critics claim that assigning special agents to Wilkins diverts resources from more pressing security needs, while supporters point to the credible threats she has faced. The controversy comes amid ongoing conspiracy theories targeting Wilkins, including false claims that she is a foreign agent, which she has denied and taken legal action against. The couple's relationship, age gap, and use of government resources for personal travel have all contributed to the scrutiny surrounding them.