Country singer Alexis Wilkins, who is dating FBI Director Kash Patel, has filed a $5 million federal defamation lawsuit against Utah political commentator Sam Parker, accusing him of fabricating and spreading false claims that she is an Israeli “honeypot” spy.
The Tennessee-based artist — known for her patriotic anthems and recent appearances alongside Patel — alleges that Parker, a former congressional candidate turned social media influencer, deliberately spread “malicious lies” online to build his personal following and solicit donations.
The Allegations
Filed Friday in federal court, the lawsuit asserts that Parker falsely portrayed Wilkins as an Israeli intelligence operative sent to “manipulate and compromise” Patel in his role as FBI director.
Parker allegedly posted the claims to his “BasedSamParker” account on X (formerly Twitter) — where he has nearly 100,000 followers — and encouraged users to fund his “investigative work.”
The posts also tied Wilkins to conspiracy theories about Jeffrey Epstein’s case, insinuating that her supposed “Israeli ties” were preventing the release of federal files — a claim her attorneys call “completely fabricated.”
“Ms. Wilkins is a Christian, American-born United States citizen who has no affiliation with any intelligence agency, much less the government of Israel,” the lawsuit states.
“She has never even been to Israel.”
A Pattern of Online Attacks
Wilkins’ lawsuit claims Parker made the defamatory statements “knowingly or with reckless disregard for the truth,” causing the singer to suffer public ridicule, distrust, and emotional distress.
The filing follows two similar lawsuits Wilkins brought earlier this year — one in Texas against Kyle Seraphin and another in Florida against Elijah Schaffer — alleging both spread nearly identical conspiracy theories.
Her legal team argues that each of these influencers engaged in a coordinated misinformation campaign “designed to generate attention and money through sensationalized falsehoods.”
Patel Defends Wilkins
Patel, who was appointed FBI director earlier this year, publicly defended Wilkins in a statement posted to X after the lawsuit became public:
“The disgustingly baseless attacks against Alexis — a true patriot and the woman I’m proud to call my partner in life — are beyond pathetic,” Patel wrote. “She’s a rock-solid conservative and a country music sensation who’s done more for this nation than most will in ten lifetimes.”
Patel recently faced criticism himself after reports surfaced that he had used an FBI jet to attend one of Wilkins’ performances — a trip he later defended as “official travel.”
Parker’s Political Past
Sam Parker, a former Salt Lake City banker, briefly gained attention in 2018 when he was among 11 Utah Republicans who attempted to challenge Mitt Romney for the U.S. Senate seat.
In recent years, he’s become known for provocative social media commentary. Earlier this year, he targeted singer Selena Gomez, suggesting she should be deported over her comments on U.S. immigration policy — despite Gomez being a Texas-born U.S. citizen.
As of Wednesday, Parker had not responded publicly to the lawsuit. The federal docket lists no attorney representing him yet, and messages sent to his X accounts went unanswered.
Seeking Accountability
Wilkins is seeking $5 million in damages and a jury trial, saying she hopes to hold Parker “accountable for his malicious and knowing lies.”
Her lawsuit emphasizes that the online attacks have caused “hatred, distrust, and ridicule” toward her and have harmed both her personal life and professional reputation.
For Wilkins, who has performed at military bases and conservative political events across the U.S., the case is about drawing a line between political commentary and outright defamation.
“This isn’t about politics,” her attorney said in a statement. “It’s about truth — and about stopping the monetization of lies.”
