Kristi Noem's Husband Breaks Silence on Divorce, Seeks 'Amicable Resolution'

Bryon Noem, the husband of former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, has broken his silence on their impending divorce, stating he is "saddened that the marriage is ending" and hopes for a "private and amicable resolution."

His statement, issued through his attorney Tim Bottum, also indicated a willingness to share his side of the story if court proceedings become necessary. "Bryon's priority is to protect the family and move forward as loving parents and grandparents," the statement read.

The divorce filing, citing "irreconcilable differences," was made in April, six days after a report detailed Bryon Noem's past practice of dressing in women's clothing and engaging in online chats. Bryon accepted service of the divorce papers on April 8, but they were not officially filed in Hamlin County Circuit Court in South Dakota until Monday.

Kristi Noem's mother, Corrine Arnold, had previously commented on the situation in July, telling Daily Mail that her daughter had hired a lawyer and initiated divorce proceedings. "I feel bad, sick that they’re getting a divorce, but what else can you do?" Arnold had said. "The way that I brought up my kids, I know that they don’t just jump into big decisions. It took a long time for her to figure it out."

A statement from the law firm Loos, Sabers & Smith, representing Kristi Noem, confirmed the filing for dissolution of the marriage. The firm stated, "She has great faith in the South Dakota judicial system and will reserve any further comments for the legal process."

Kristi Noem, 54, and Bryon Noem, 56, married in 1992 and have three adult children: Kassidy, 31; Kennedy, 29; and Booker, 23. The couple has faced public scrutiny in the past, including reports of an alleged affair between Kristi Noem and her longtime adviser Corey Lewandowski.