Reports have surfaced alleging that Kristi Noem’s husband, Bryon Noem, may have been involved in a private online lifestyle that has now drawn public attention after certain images were released.

Kristi, who previously served as Secretary of Homeland Security before being removed from the role in March, has been married to Bryon since 1992. According to sources, she was reportedly caught off guard by the allegations regarding his activity on niche online forums.

A report by the Daily Mail claims to include photos that appear to show Bryon dressed in exaggerated, stylized outfits and posing for the camera in a way linked to a specific online subculture.

The outlet also states it obtained messages from several individuals connected to what is described as a “bimbofication” community. This term generally refers to a form of role-play or transformation centered around adopting an exaggerated, stereotypical persona.