Bulwark Takes MAGA Media Turns on Kash Patel—And His Girlfriend
Nov 13, 2025
Join reporter Will Sommer as he dives into the scandal surrounding Kash Patel, who has found himself in hot water over his use of a government jet. Sommer explores the outlandish conspiracies targeting Patel's girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins, including a wild 'Mossad honeypot' theory. The conversation also reveals the wave of right-wing backlash against their relationship, age gap commentary, and Wilkins's bold defamation lawsuits against critics. Tune in for a fascinating look at legal battles and the chaos unfolding within MAGA circles!
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FBI Jet Trips Spark Scrutiny
- Kash Patel used frequent FBI jet travel to visit his girlfriend in Nashville, which reporters uncovered and which his team poorly explained.
- The Journal later revealed additional travels including to a ranch, deepening scrutiny of Patel's conduct.
Young Country Singer At Center
- Alexis Wilkins is a country singer about 19 years younger than Kash Patel and worked with conservative groups like PragerU.
- Right-wing figures spun a baseless theory that she is a Mossad honeypot tied to Epstein investigations.
Honeypot Claims Lack Evidence
- The Mossad honeypot claims rest on tenuous links like a past PragerU connection and subjective judgments about attractiveness.
- Will Sommer and Sam Stein call the allegations baseless and note they verge into anti-Semitic territory.