Patel Denies Favoritism, Slams NY Times

0:00It's April 23rd. Welcome to Entertainment and celebrity news today, powered by AI and packed with headlines. FBI Director Cass Patel went off on Fox News this week, slamming a New York time story that accused him of misusing bureau resources to protect his. Girlfriend, country singer Alexis Wilkins. The February piece claimed FBI agents gave her top tier security, like tactical teams driving her to a Nashville salon and guarding small gigs in, Illinois, or even trips abroad. Patel flat out denied it, calling the report baseless. Earlier this year, on February 21st, 2025, Patel got sworn in as director, and tensions with the media kicked up fast. The Times said his girlfriend got SWAT level escorts despite her low profile, painting it as favoritism. Patel fired back that the story sparked real dangers, including a man arrested for death threats against her directly tied to the article. Patel got heated on Hannity, bowing to shield his family and all Americans from such fall

1:02out. He accused the Times of dodging facts, scrubbing old stories, and ignoring their side while threats piled up. Fans and critics alike lit up social media, with Trump supporters cheering his tough stance against what they call fake news. The bureau clarified they only looked into the reporter after threats hit Wilkins not as some vendetta. The Times exec editor Joseph Khan called the probe alarming, a straight attack on first the Mimmon rights and routine journalism. It's got folks debating of this admins crossing lines to silence scrutiny. Patel shrugged it off like a boss, saying he and his crew were built tough, like Trump aim backing down no matter the heat. This media fused just heating up as Patel settles into the director's chair.