Former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has filed for divorce from her husband, Bryon Noem, according to court documents cited by multiple outlets. The filing reportedly took place earlier this year, according to The Hill.
The New York Post reported that Noem filed in South Dakota, citing irreconcilable differences. Independent Journal Review reported that the filing came after 34 years of marriage, also citing irreconcilable differences, and that Noem's team said the family was blindsided by allegations made in March.
The divorce follows reports about Bryon Noem's cross-dressing. Newsweek's headline linked the divorce to what it described as 'cross-dressing reports,' while The Washington Times referred to a 'bimbofication' fetish it said had been revealed about Bryon Noem months earlier.
Right-leaning outlets emphasized the cross-dressing and fetish allegations more prominently than center outlets, which focused primarily on the fact of the filing itself.
How each side covered it
Center
- The Hill and NewsNation reported the divorce filing based on court documents.
- The Hill reported the filing occurred earlier this year.
- Newsweek linked the divorce to prior cross-dressing reports about Bryon Noem.
“Former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem files for divorce, court docs show” — The Hill
Right
- New York Post reported the filing occurred in South Dakota, citing irreconcilable differences.
- Independent Journal Review reported the marriage lasted 34 years before the filing.
- Independent Journal Review reported Noem's team said the family was blindsided by March allegations.
- The Washington Times described a 'bimbofication' fetish reportedly revealed about Bryon Noem months before the filing.
“Former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem files for divorce from cross-dressing husband Bryon” — New York Post
Questions readers ask
What happened with Kristi Noem's marriage?
Former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem filed for divorce from her husband Bryon Noem, according to court documents reported by multiple outlets.
Why did Kristi Noem file for divorce?
The New York Post and Independent Journal Review reported the filing cited irreconcilable differences; the divorce followed earlier reports about Bryon Noem's cross-dressing.
How long were Kristi Noem and Bryon Noem married?
According to Independent Journal Review, the couple was married for 34 years before Noem filed for divorce.
What did right-leaning outlets emphasize about the story?
Right-leaning outlets, including The Washington Times and New York Post, emphasized prior reports about Bryon Noem's cross-dressing and a 'bimbofication' fetish alongside the divorce filing.
Sources · 8 outlet reports
- The IndependentLeft-leaningKristi Noem officially files to divorce husband Bryon after his ‘bimbofication’ scandal
- NewsNationCenterFormer DHS Secretary Kristi Noem files for divorce, court docs show
- NewsweekCenterKristi Noem Divorces Husband Byron Following Cross-Dressing Reports
- The HillCenterFormer DHS Secretary Kristi Noem files for divorce, court docs show
- Independent Journal ReviewRight-leaningKristi Noem Files for Divorce
- Just the NewsRight-leaningFormer Homeland Security secretary Kristi Noem files for divorce
- New York PostRight-leaningFormer DHS Secretary Kristi Noem files for divorce from cross-dressing husband Bryon
- The Washington TimesRight-leaningNoem divorces husband months after 'bimbofication' fetish revealed