Indian-origin FBI chief Kash Patel engaged to country singer Alexis Wilkins after 3-year romance

FBI chief Kash Patel, the highest ranking Indian-origin official in the current Trump administration, has got engaged to country singer Alexis Wilkins. The couple shared the news of their engagement on social media. Photo courtesy: x.com/AlexisWilkins The couple announced their engagement in separate posts on X. Wilkins shared a picture of herself with Patel while showing off her engagement ring. “Went and got the law involved 💍❤️ @Kash_Patel,” she wrote in the caption. Patel reshared her post with an engagement ring and a red heart emoji. ❤️💍 — Kash Patel (@Kash_Patel) October 4, 2026 According to the New York Post, Patel and Wilkins met at a friend’s party in Nashville in 2022 and began dating in early 2023. Wilkins spoke about their relationship last year during an interview on the “Megyn Kelly Show”, where she also addressed questions about their 19-year age difference. Patel is 46 years old, while Wilkins is 27 years old. “We just happened to meet,” Wilkins said while recalling how they first met. “I have always liked [him], when I met him, I just liked that he was so, so honest,” she added. “He’s exactly who he is all the time. His character is incredible. His values are incredible.” The relationship has attracted considerable attention since Patel took charge of the FBI in 2025.