Kristi Noem, the former Homeland Security secretary and a high-profile Republican, has filed in South Dakota to end her 34-year marriage to Bryon Noem, court records show, citing irreconcilable differences and leaving the door open to spousal support.
The move formally closes a marriage that began in 1992. For a prominent Republican, the terms of the split, and the request for support in particular, add another layer of scrutiny to her public life. Personal decisions by prominent politicians can attract public scrutiny long after a single news cycle.
