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International Business Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- International Business Times
Who is Alexis Wilkins? Kash Patel's Girlfriend at the Center of Mossad and Marriage Conspiracy Theories
A wave of online conspiracy theories has dragged country music singer Alexis Wilkins into the spotlight after she was linked to FBI Director Kash Patel. Critics, primarily from pro-MAGA circles, have accused Wilkins of having hidden ties and claimed Patel was secretly married and divorced—a claim unsupported by any public records. The controversy began after the Department of Justice and FBI officially closed the Epstein case, maintaining that Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide and that no client list existed. This fueled fresh speculation online, with one theory alleging that Wilkins, who has been dating Patel since early 2023, had links to Israel's Mossad—similar to those claimed about Epstein. Wilkins strongly denied these claims. In a public statement, she said she has always acted with integrity and refused anything that would compromise her values. "It's disappointing to see people spin ridiculous conspiracy theories for social media engagement," she wrote. She also urged people to research her life and judge based on facts—highlighting her career, faith, and relationship. One post on X (formerly Twitter) claimed that Wilkins was involved with Patel while he was still married and even accused him of paying $2 million in a secret divorce settlement to someone named Ritika Chaudhary. However, several users quickly debunked these claims, pointing out there is no evidence or official record of Patel being married. The allegations appear to stem from politically motivated misinformation rather than any verified facts. As of now, no documentation supports the idea that Patel was ever married or divorced. Both Patel and Wilkins have kept their relationship open to the public, attending events together, including when Patel was sworn in as FBI Director. While social media continues to be a breeding ground for baseless theories, official records and statements from those involved paint a very different picture—one rooted in transparency rather than secrecy.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Trump Booed at MAGA's Big Night Out at the Kennedy Center
Donald and Melania Trump got a loud wake-up call while holding court at the grand opening of the new pro-MAGA Kennedy Center on Wednesday night. They were greeted with a chorus of boos when they stepped out from their box in the auditorium on Wednesday for the first night of Les Misérables. The audience of 2,300 was packed with MAGA-friendly figures, including Vice President JD Vance, second lady Usha Vance, Attorney General Pam Bondi, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and his wife Cheryl Hines. The pro-Trump contingent in the audience responded to the jeers by cheering and chanting 'USA! USA!' The Trumps, who were seated in a private box emblazoned with a presidential seal, stepped into the spotlight before waving down from their elevated position to the assembled masses. The mixed reception comes two months after the Vances were subjected to boos and heckles at the center, which has become a culture war touch point since Trump's re-election. Since taking over as chair of the Kennedy Center in February, Trump personally selected the entire board of trustees in his attempt to stamp out 'woke' productions at the iconic venue. 'They asked me to be chairman, I've got a lot of other things going on but it's a great honor,' Trump said on the red carpet before the pair went inside to watch Les Mis. He told Fox News last week that the musical was one of his favorites. 'I love the songs, I love the play. I think it's great,' he said. 'We may extend it.' It's unclear if his enthusiasm will survive the hostility from some people in the crowd. As part of efforts to upend the liberal institution, Trump appointed Usha Vance to the board along with Bondi, White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, and Fox News host Laura Ingraham. California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has spent the week attacking Trump, also took aim on his X account. Newsom was one of many to point out the irony of Trump putting on a production of Les Misérables. The musical tackles themes of public rebellion and showcases the struggles of the poor and the injustices of society. 'Someone explain the plot to him,' Newsom posted on Wednesday.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Donald Trump's Latest Truth Social Conspiracy Theory Repost About Joe Biden Being Replaced By "Clone Doubles" Is Going Viral, And It's Deeply Unserious
In the last few weeks, former President Joe Biden has seemingly been on Donald Trump's mind A LOT. Earlier this week, Trump went on a mini-rant in the Oval Office, calling Biden "vicious," and most recently, he took to Truth Social to repost a strange conspiracy theory about the former president. On Saturday night, Trump took to Truth Social to repost a conspiracy theory from a pro-MAGA account about Biden supposedly being "executed in 2020" and replaced by "clone doubles." The original post reads: "There is no #JoeBiden - executed in 2020. #Biden clones doubles & robotic engineered soulless mindless entities are what you see. >#Democrats dont know the difference," followed by dozens of political hashtags. According to Rolling Stone, this same account has posted other conspiracies about the 2020 election being stolen via "cyber warfare." Related: 18 Major Global Events That American Media Is Ignoring Right Now, And Why They Actually Matter To Us Far-right conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer (who reportedly traveled with Trump during the 2024 campaign trail) reacted to Trump's conspiracy repost with a laughing emoji. Many others did NOT find the sitting president reposting unfounded conspiracy theories amusing, and weren't afraid to express it: Related: "I Am So Torn With What You Are Doing" — 11 Posts From MAGA Business Owners Who Are So Close To Getting It "Trump believes anything that attacks his perceived enemies and makes him feel better," one person wrote. "We live in the most ridiculous possible world," another person wrote. "If Biden had said something like this, his entire cabinet would have invoked the 25th within the hour, and rightfully so," Reddit user Nerevarine91 wrote, referring to the Constitution's 25th Amendment that allows the president to be removed from office if deemed "unfit to serve." "This is such a degradation of America," Reddit user Medlarmarmduke agreed. What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments below. Also in In the News: People Can't Believe This "Disgusting" Donald Trump Jr. Post About Joe Biden's Cancer Diagnosis Is Real Also in In the News: Miss USA's 2024 "National Costume" Has Been Revealed, And It's Obviously An Interesting Choice Also in In the News: One Body Language Expert Spotted Something Very Telling When Donald Trump "Held His Own Hand" At His Recent Press Conference
Buzz Feed
01-06-2025
- Politics
- Buzz Feed
Trump Reposts Joe Biden Clone Conspiracy Theory
In the last few weeks, former President Joe Biden has seemingly been on Donald Trump's mind A LOT. Earlier this week, Trump went on a mini-rant in the Oval Office, calling Biden "vicious," and most recently, he took to Truth Social to repost a strange conspiracy theory about the former president. On Saturday night, Trump took to Truth Social to repost a conspiracy theory from a pro-MAGA account about Biden supposedly being "executed in 2020" and replaced by "clone doubles." The original post reads: "There is no #JoeBiden - executed in 2020. #Biden clones doubles & robotic engineered soulless mindless entities are what you see. >#Democrats dont know the difference," followed by dozens of political hashtags. According to Rolling Stone, this same account has posted other conspiracies about the 2020 election being stolen via "cyber warfare." Far-right conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer (who reportedly traveled with Trump during the 2024 campaign trail) reacted to Trump's conspiracy repost with a laughing emoji. Many others did NOT find the sitting president reposting unfounded conspiracy theories amusing, and weren't afraid to express it: "Trump believes anything that attacks his perceived enemies and makes him feel better," one person wrote. "We live in the most ridiculous possible world," another person wrote. "If Biden had said something like this, his entire cabinet would have invoked the 25th within the hour, and rightfully so," Reddit user Nerevarine91 wrote, referring to the Constitution's 25th Amendment that allows the president to be removed from office if deemed "unfit to serve." "This is such a degradation of America," Reddit user Medlarmarmduke agreed. What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments below.
International Business Times
01-06-2025
- Politics
- International Business Times
Who Is Gabrielle Cuccia? Pro-MAGA Journalist Fired for Criticizing Pete Hegseth's Treatment of Press at Pentagon After Signal Scandal
A pro-MAGA reporter was has been fired her job after criticizing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the way he handled the media at the Pentagon. Gabrielle Cuccia, a self-described 'MAGA girl' and longtime supporter of President Donald Trump, has never shied away from expressing her admiration for him. However, during her time as the chief Pentagon correspondent for the pro-Trump network One America News, Cuccia published a tell-all article on her personal Substack, highlighting the shortcomings of Hegseth's leadership, which eventually led to her getting fired. "If you want the best case study for the death of the MAGA movement — look no further than the Department of Defense," she wrote. Infuriating Hegseth "People sleep on the Pentagon. They don't realize what's been simmering at the bottom for weeks, months, sometimes even years." Cuccia raised concerns that Hegseth began restricting media access following his Signal app controversy, where a journalist was mistakenly included in a group chat in which Hegseth shared sensitive details about an upcoming strike on Houthi targets in Yemen. According to Cuccia, after the incident, Hegseth took steps to cut off important lines of communication between the media and his team in an attempt to "reduce the opportunity for in-person inadvertent or unauthorized disclosures." "Think of every time you hear a journalist reference a source as "Defense Official" or something abstract... a lot of times, it's coming from these guys," she revealed about the Pentagon press office. "And they are always there to provide additional context, field questions, and relay the reality of ops in an unclassified manner." Cuccia's article was published on Monday, and by Thursday, she was asked by her employer to return her Pentagon access badge. The following day, she was fired, she told CNN. In her piece, Cuccia criticized Hegseth for his lack of openness, accusing him of avoiding press briefings and claiming that his staff intentionally withheld details of his schedule until it was too late for journalists to attend. "Over at the White House, the Administration understands the freedom of the press, and keeps the door open anyway," she said. "They would certainly not field questions *before* said press briefing." Too Harsh a Punishment Cuccia claimed that during one press briefing, members of Hegseth's team contacted her to find out what question she planned to ask if given the chance to speak at the conference. Believing they just wanted to be well-prepared for their first briefing and provide thorough answers, she shared her question. "Unfortunately, that was not the case," she said. "This article isn't to serve as a tearing down of the SecDef," she wrote. "This is me wanting to keep MAGA alive. Despite my loyalty to this movement, we are killing ourselves." Cuccia said the power behind the MAGA movement was sparked in 2015, when "America woke up" with a collective understanding that citizens would no longer treat the government's word as unquestionable truth. However, she noted that since those early days, the movement has noticeably drifted away from its original principles. "Somewhere along the way, we as a collective decided — if anyone ever questioned a policy or person within the MAGA movement — that they weren't MAGA enough. "I will always be MAGA, but consider this a love letter to what we have lost, what we must regain, and my final plea to Love Your Country, Not Your Government." Cuccia spoke out publicly for about her firing on Saturday, posting on Instagram: "I was once told that a former peer feared I was too MAGA for the job. I guess I was. I guess I am."
