Trump May Oust Noem Over Her Affair With Corey Lewandowski

For Kristi Noem, the price of love may be her job. Donald Trump is reportedly considering firing his Homeland Security secretary over the problematic employment of her alleged lover, Corey Lewandowski, The Bulwark reported, Laura Esposito wrote for The Daily Beast.

Noem, who is married, and her chief adviser have repeatedly denied their alleged relationship. (Photo: Tia Dufour, Department of Homeland Security Flickr) 

Three former DHS officials told the outlet that the president’s top advisers are increasingly frustrated with Noem’s problematic — and married — partner, and that for that reason alone she may soon be shown the door.

“Things are f---ed,” one former official said of the pair. “It’s horrible; they’re going to destroy this place. I’m just hoping the new secretary gets here in time.”

Rumors that Corey Lewandowski and Kristi Noem’s relationship extends beyond the office have circulated for years. The officials said Trump may act in January, when Democrat Abigail Spanberger succeeds Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, whom advisers are now quietly floating as a potential replacement for Noem.

Noem, who is married, and her chief adviser have repeatedly denied their alleged relationship, widely described as one of Washington, D.C.’s “worst-kept secrets.”

Lewandowski, a former Trump campaign manager, is also known as Noem’s “gatekeeper,” serving as a special government employee who travels with her, weighs in on personnel matters, and shapes enforcement.

During their tenure, they have faced mounting scrutiny for mismanaging funds.

In November, it was reported that the pair ordered 10 Spirit Airlines jets before realizing the planes had no engines — and that the airline did not own the planes.