The FBI Director Kash Patel’s girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins, has been receiving a protective detail, the bureau confirmed Monday, a decision in response to threats. The FBI spokesperson stated that Ms. Wil Wilkins is receiving a protective detail because she has faced hundreds of credible death threats related to her relationship with Director Patel, whom she has been dating for three years. Out of respect for her safety, they will not provide additional details. Wilkins has been the subject of various conspiracy theories, including being an Israeli spy, which have sparked lawsuits from the country music singer. It’s unusual for SWAT team members to serve in a protective capacity, as they are typically on standby to respond to high risk situations like terror attacks, shootouts, raids and hostage situations. Other director spouses who have received protective details have been living with the director at the time. Patel recently received backlash after flying on a FBI private jet to meet with Wilkins, with the article mentioning that two years after criticizing his predecessor’s use of private jets, current FBI Director Kash Patel allegedly used a government-owned plane to fly to see his girlfriend. The article also states that Patel has been a vocal critic of government officials using official planes for personal business, with a 2023 episode of his podcast where he wanted to “ground Chris Wray’s private jet travel that he pays for with taxpayer dollars to hop around the country,” referring to his predecessor at the FBI, according to the Associated Press. Patel’s predecessor, Christopher Wray, was also appointed by President Donald Trump.