Alexis Wilkins Defends Freedom 250 Anthem Slot, Says She Took No Payment
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Updated · ms.now · Jun 25
Alexis Wilkins Defends Freedom 250 Anthem Slot, Says She Took No Payment
3 articles · Updated · ms.now · Jun 25
Summary
Alexis Wilkins said her appearance at Wednesday’s Freedom 250 event did not breach ethics rules, arguing she was invited on her own merits and performed without pay.
The country singer — FBI Director Kash Patel’s longtime girlfriend — said critics were pushing a “false narrative” about her booking at the National Mall event, which Trump described as a campaign-style rally.
Freedom 250 launched the 16-day Great American State Fair ahead of the 250th Independence Day celebration and is funded by a Trump-controlled nonprofit under the National Parks Foundation.
Wilkins’ role drew added scrutiny because several performers had dropped out and because her relationship with Patel has already faced attention, including her defamation suit against MS NOW over a report about FBI security escorts.