New allegations are adding another layer to the controversy surrounding Kristi Noem and her husband, Bryon Noem, as media reports and claims from Megyn Kelly continue to surface.
Kelly said on her podcast that Bryon Noem entered a rehabilitation program earlier this year to address what she described as compulsive sexual behavior.
According to her account, the program began in January and was intended to last several months.
Kelly cited alleged text messages in which Bryon described himself as a “work in progress” and confirmed he had joined a structured program aimed at helping men address behavioral issues.
“I’m entering a therapy program. Much needed and much overdue. 40 days,” one message reportedly read.
The program he referenced is associated with Pure Desire Ministries, which offers group-based sessions focused on addressing compulsive behaviors and restoring personal relationships.
Participants in the program are typically expected to attend weekly meetings over several months, maintain journals, and engage in accountability discussions.
However, according to Kelly, Bryon did not complete the program.
Sources cited in the report claim he left after less than two months, well before the expected duration.
The claims come amid a broader controversy surrounding Bryon Noem’s private life.
Previous reporting alleged he maintained long-term online relationships and engaged in behavior that he kept hidden from the public.
Those reports included claims of years-long communication with multiple individuals and financial support tied to those interactions.
Newly cited messages suggest that even after entering the program, Bryon resumed similar behavior within weeks.
In one alleged exchange from March, he expressed strong personal feelings toward a woman and discussed continuing contact.
The timeline has drawn attention because it overlaps with a period of political turmoil for his wife.
The messages were reportedly sent shortly after Kristi Noem’s departure from her position as Secretary of Homeland Security.
The situation has also raised national security concerns.
Former intelligence officials have warned that undisclosed personal behavior involving individuals connected to public figures can create vulnerabilities, per the Daily Mail.
“If a media organization can find this out, you can assume… a hostile intelligence service knows this as well,” said former CIA officer Marc Polymeropoulos in earlier reporting tied to the case.
The controversy continues to evolve as more details emerge.
While the allegations largely focus on Bryon Noem’s personal conduct, the potential political and security implications have kept the story in the national spotlight.
Neither Bryon Noem nor Kristi Noem has publicly addressed the latest claims in detail.
As additional reporting surfaces, the situation remains fluid, with ongoing scrutiny from both media and political observers.
