The newly appointed FBI Director has kept his dating life private, but Patel received support from country singer Alexis Wilkins during his swearing-in ceremony. See more photos of her here.

With his confirmation making headlines, many are now eager to learn more about him and his presumed partner, country singer Alexis Wilkins, whose presence at the swearing-in has also sparked curiosity.

Wilkins plans to split her time between Washington, D.C., and Nashville despite her new position in the Senate.