Elizabeth Williamson

The New York Times accused the FBI of investigating one of its reporters, Elizabeth Williamson, after she reported on FBI Director Kash Patel allegedly using bureau resources for his girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins. The FBI denied the claim, stating it was a routine threat investigation following death threats against Wilkins linked to Williamson's article. Both sides exchanged public statements, with the Times condemning the alleged action as unconstitutional and the FBI asserting no personal investigation occurred.

The FBI began investigating New York Times reporter Elizabeth Williamson in March after she published a story alleging that FBI Director Kash Patel used agency resources to provide security and transportation for his girlfriend, country singer Alexis Wilkins. The inquiry followed a report by the Times questioning the security arrangements involving Patel's personal life.

The New York Times claims the FBI investigated one of its journalists following a report about security concerns surrounding director Kash Patel's girlfriend. The FBI interviewed Patel's girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins, and checked databases on journalist Elizabeth Williamson, with both the FBI and Patel denying the allegations.