President Donald Trump has reacted for the first time to reports about Kristi Noem‘s husband, Bryon Noem, and his alleged cross-dressing sex scandal. When asked about it by a news outlet on Tuesday, Trump appeared genuinely surprised, especially after learning that the Noem family had confirmed parts of the report. “They confirmed it? Wow, well, I feel badly for the family if that’s the case, that’s too bad,” Trump said during a phone call, according to Mediaite. He quickly added that he had not seen anything about it and did not know the details. “That’s too bad, but I just know nothing about it,” he said. The original report included photos of Bryon Noem posing in large fake breasts and hotpants. It also included claims from fetish models who alleged online relationships with him, accusing him of being obsessed with “bimbofication” – a fetish that involves roleplaying as a “hypersexualized Barbie doll” by wearing massive fake breasts and tight clothing. The scandal cuts against the traditional family image the Noems have built over decades A spokesperson for Kristi Noem, who currently serves as special envoy for the Shield of the Americas, confirmed the family’s distress on Tuesday. “Ms. Noem is devastated. The family was blindsided by this, and they ask for privacy and prayers at this time,” the representative said. Critics who have been closely watching Trump’s inner circle for inconsistencies may find the timing of this scandal particularly notable. The report also alleged that Bryon “lavished praise” on fetish models’ surgically enhanced bodies, “confessed his lust for ‘huge, huge ridiculous boobs,'” made remarks about his 34-year marriage, and paid at least $25,000 to online sex workers. Fox News: Former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is asking for privacy and prayers tonight. She is said to be devastated by reports alleging her husband has been living a cross-dressing double life. pic.twitter.com/hzvMNZGygm— Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) April 1, 2026 Trump did not directly address a separate question about Kristi Noem’s alleged affair with longtime Trump loyalist Corey Lewandowski. When one model asked Bryon about the rumored affair, his alleged response was, “I know. There’s nothing I can do about it.” Sources claim Bryon used an online persona under the name “Jason Jackson,” posting selfies where he stuffed balloons into tight shirts to simulate large breasts. One model described his specific interest as “huge, huge ridiculous boobs,” saying he was drawn to people who “modify their body to look like a doll.” Daily Mail: Trump reacts to Kristi Noem's cross-dressing husband after Daily Mail blew lid on national security scandal.Trump: "They confirmed it? Wow, well, I feel badly for the family if that's the case, that's too bad. I haven't seen anything. I don't know anything about it.…— Politics & Poll Tracker (@PollTracker2024) March 31, 2026 According to The Daily Beast, messages reportedly showed him asking a model, “How are your boobs? Would you ever go bigger?” and saying, “You turn me into a girl. Should I put on leggings?” On the financial side, an alleged PayPal account belonging to “Jason Jackson” showed regular payments of $500 to $1,000 to one model, totaling $25,000 across PayPal and Cash App. One model said she accidentally pocket-dialed “Jason” and heard a voicemail greeting for “Noem Insurance.” When she looked it up, she found photos of Kristi and Bryon Noem. “I was completely shocked. I said, ‘Why are you doing this?'” she recalled. His alleged response was that he “didn’t care,” which she found alarming, adding, “I thought, you should care – your wife could lose everything she’s ever worked for.” These allegations stand in sharp contrast to the public image Kristi and Bryon Noem have maintained throughout her political career. They are known for promoting traditional family values and their Christian faith. The couple met in high school and married in 1992, and have three children together. Kristi Noem has frequently praised her husband publicly, writing in a 2018 anniversary post, “I am blessed with a wonderful husband who loves the Lord and his family. I am blessed to be his wife!” She once described Bryon as their family’s “anchor” and a man who “understands the responsibility that God gives to men to lead their families.” This comes at a difficult time for the Republican Party, which is already facing voter concerns over rising food costs and other domestic issues. Family members from Bryon’s extended family reportedly told a news outlet that he felt it was his religious duty to stand by his wife through previous rumors of her alleged affair with Lewandowski. “He said he decided about 20 years ago that it was his calling from God to support her in whatever she decided to do,” one family member said. “So he has put up with the humiliation. We will see if he sticks with her now.” Another added, “I think it’s him honoring the calling from God. But it seems like there would be some limit to that.”