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- Fired Kristi Noem shares Mother’s Day post – as fans left asking where her husband is (irishstar.com)
Over the weekend, Kristi Noem shared a heartfelt Mother’s Day tribute on social media, posting a series of family photos that sparked curiosity among her followers about the absence of her husband in the pictures.
Noem, 54, who served as the eighth United States Secretary of Homeland Security from January 2025 until March of this year, took to Instagram on Sunday, May 10, to celebrate the women in her life. Accompanying the photos, she wrote, “I am so blessed with so many wonderful women in my life!
Happy Mother’s Day! I hope you all had the chance to spend the day with people you love and admire.
(I love you extra mom).” Many fans responded with warm compliments, with one commenting, “Beautiful girls,” while another added, “Happy Mother’s Day beautiful Mommies!!”
A third praised her mother, noting, “Your mom seems so grounded. Love that you have her.”
Despite the positive remarks, some followers quickly noticed that Noem’s husband was missing from the family snapshots, prompting questions in the comments. One user asked, “Not one man in the house,” while others inquired directly, “Does that include your husband?” and “Where is your husband?”
Kristi Noem has been married to Bryon Noem since 1992. The couple, based in South Dakota, share three children and four grandchildren.
Noem’s tenure as Secretary of Homeland Security was marked by controversy, particularly surrounding her immigration enforcement policies. Critics targeted her aggressive deportation strategies and alleged mismanagement within ICE operations. Dubbed “ICE Barbie” by some, she also faced congressional scrutiny over a $220 million ad campaign featuring her prominently-a campaign she claimed had former President Trump’s approval, though he denied it.
Her time in office coincided with widespread protests against the Trump administration’s immigration policies, intensified by violent incidents, including the shooting deaths of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis. Noem’s role ended when Senator Markwayne Mullin succeeded her.
Following her departure, Noem addressed the public on social media, expressing gratitude to Trump for appointing her as Special Envoy for the Shield of the Americas. She emphasized her commitment to working with leaders such as Secretary Rubio and Secretary Warner to combat drug cartels harming American communities.
In reflecting on her achievements as Homeland Security Secretary, Noem highlighted several milestones: securing what she called the most secure border in U.S. history, facilitating the departure of three million undocumented immigrants, locating 145,000 children, accelerating FEMA disaster relief efforts, revitalizing the U.S. Coast Guard, saving taxpayers $13 billion, and fostering improved travel conditions.
As she embarks on her new diplomatic role, Noem continues to maintain a prominent presence in national security discussions, even as her personal life and public image remain under close observation.