Kristi Noem, former Trump homeland security chief, files for divorce
Noem cites irreconcilable differences in filing that comes after husband Bryon Noem involved in tabloid scandal
TL;DR
- Kristi Noem is divorcing her husband, Bryon Noem, after 34 years of marriage.
- The divorce filing cites "irreconcilable differences" and was made in Hamlin county, South Dakota.
- The filing came after photos of her husband wearing fake breasts were published.
- Noem had previously stated she was "devastated" by the images.
- The divorce revelations occurred weeks after Noem lost her job as homeland security secretary.
- There had been rumors of a relationship between Noem and her aide, Corey Lewandowski.
- Noem dismissed a question about a sexual relationship with Lewandowski as "tabloid garbage" under oath.
- She was fired from her homeland security role the day after the hearing.
- Her tenure included criticism over the shooting deaths of protesters Renee Good and Alex Pretti, whom Noem called "domestic terrorists."