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Alexis Wilkins to Sing at Trump Rally Amid Ethics Scrutiny

6/24/2026

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Wilkins Performs Rally

Alexis Wilkins (27) will perform at Freedom 250 rally on June 24, 2026, with U.S. President Donald Trump headlining.
She announced the gig on X on June 23, 2026, calling it an honor.
Critics, including reporter Sara Higdon, said her relationship with FBI Director Kash Patel could breach ethics rules for a taxpayer-funded event.
Independent journalist Aidan Thompson noted Alexis Wilkins has under 6,000 monthly listeners, questioning her claim of a successful career.

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Wilkins Rejects Pay

Wilkins said she will not be paid for singing at the Freedom 250 event.
She explained the celebration is funded by a private fundraising arm rather than taxpayer dollars.
In a screenshot she labeled the ethics question a “sham accusation” and warned she will continue rebutting it.
Wilkins highlighted her decades-long country-music career and past invitations to perform the national anthem at venues of her choosing.

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Wilkins Sues

Alexis Wilkins sued MS Now on June 1 for defamation over a claim that FBI Director Kash Patel ordered a SWAT escort.
The New York Times said Kash Patel’s use of rotating SWAT teams for Alexis Wilkins’ security is unprecedented.
Alexis Wilkins will perform at Freedom 250 festival in Belgium on June 28, opening for the Zac Brown Band.
On X Alexis Wilkins praised U.S. President Donald Trump’s China visit and criticized Juneteenth.

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Wilkins Performs Rally

Alexis Wilkins (27) will perform at Freedom 250 rally on June 24, 2026, with U.S. President Donald Trump headlining.
She announced the gig on X on June 23, 2026, calling it an honor.
Critics, including reporter Sara Higdon, said her relationship with FBI Director Kash Patel could breach ethics rules for a taxpayer-funded event.
Independent journalist Aidan Thompson noted Alexis Wilkins has under 6,000 monthly listeners, questioning her claim of a successful career.

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