Technical error forces Kash Patel’s girlfriend to sing national anthem twice during Brussels Freedom 250 event

Published June 29, 2026 1:01pm ET



Country singer Alexis Wilkins’ rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” hit an unexpected snag when audio issues disrupted her performance at a Brussels Freedom 250 event. 

Wilkins, who is dating FBI Director Kash Patel, took the stage Sunday to perform the national anthem at the U.S. Embassy’s Independence Day celebration in Brussels ahead of the United States’ 250th birthday. 

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