The FBI has defended director Kash Patel’s controversial decision to deploy SWAT agents to protect his girlfriend, country singer Alexis Wilkins, insisting the extraordinary security measures were justified because she has received 'hundreds of credible death threats' linked to her relationship with Patel. The bureau’s statement comes amid growing criticism from current and former FBI officials, lawmakers and even conservative commentators who accuse Patel of misusing elite tactical teams and government aircraft for personal purposes. According to the bureau’s public statements, Wilkins’ protective detail was authorised after officials assessed repeated and credible threats directed at her online. An FBI spokesperson said that her safety concerns necessitated enhanced protection, alth

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