Bryon Noem's marriage to the former DHS Secretary is under intense scrutiny following her stunning refusal to deny an affair during a high-profile House hearing. While Kristi Noem has spent years climbing the political ladder, Bryon has mostly stayed in the shadows of their South Dakota farm. But as the spotlight on his wife turns from policy to serious personal scandal, many are wondering how much this inconspicuous husband can truly handle. From high school sweethearts to a married couple living states apart, their complex journey and the controversy currently rocking the White House are captured in this exclusive look. This portrait of a family caught in a political firestorm is told through more than 50 pictures. A Farm Boy From Hamlin County Long before the affair rumors and the congressional hearings, Bryon Noem was just a kid from rural South Dakota. He grew up between Bryant and Lake Norden in Hamlin County — hauling bales, cleaning barns, pitching hay, and swimming in cr...