Kash Patel’s girlfriend sings for Trump crowd and the internet brings the reviews

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAlexis Wilkins sings the national anthem during a rally kicking off the Great American State Fair, marking the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, on the National Mall (Reuters)Alexis Wilkins, the girlfriend of FBI Director Kash Patel, performed the national anthem at Donald Trump's Great American State Fair, an event intended to honor America's 250th anniversary. Her performance on the National Mall garnered significant negative reactions online, with many critics questioning her vocal ability and suggesting her invitation was due to her relationship with Patel. Wilkins addressed the criticism on X, asserting that she was invited to sing on her own merit as a country music artist, that she was not compensated for her appearance, and that the event was not taxpayer-funded. Contrary to Wilkins' statement, Freedom 250, the organization Trump created to host the event, has reportedly received $80 million in public funding. The event, which saw several musical acts and states withdraw due to its politicized nature, included a campaign-style speech from Trump and appearances by other administration members. In fullReviews shred Kash Patel’s girlfriend Alexis Wilkins for her National Anthem: ‘Well, she’s better than Lara Trump’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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