Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's husband, Bryon Noem, revealed he plans to speak about the leaked photos of his alleged fetish for cross-dressing amid questions over whether he compromised national security, according to reports on Wednesday.
An investigation from The Daily Mail on Tuesday uncovered "hundreds" of messages between Bryon Noem and three women in the fetish scene. Photos obtained by the Mail showed him dressed as a woman with fake breasts. He allegedly sent a secret group of online acquaintances at least $25,000 via Paypal and Cash App.
The New York Times contacted Bryon Noem via text message multiple times to request an interview.
"I will at some point. Today is not the day. I appreciate your heart," Bryon Noem told The Times.
Kristi Noem was reportedly "devastated" to learn that her husband had an alleged fetish for cross-dressing.
Kristi Noem has allegedly had a years-long affair with her adviser, Corey Lewandowski, while married.
Byron Noem has not denied the allegations of cross-dressing or sharing explicit messages in a conversation with The Mail. However, he did deny sharing "indiscreet comments about his wife" that could have endangered national security by exposing her to blackmail threats.
"I deny the second part of that," he said.