India, March 31 -- Kristi Noem, the former South Dakota governor and ex-Homeland Security secretary, has been hit by a major controversy after a Daily Mail report claimed that her husband, Bryon Noem, allegedly maintained a secret online lifestyle involving crossdressing and fetish-related interactions.

According to the report, Bryon Noem, 56, is said to have operated under the pseudonym "Jason Jackson," communicating with multiple women over a period of about 14 months and sharing photos and messages.

Amid the allegations, her long-running reported association with Corey Lewandowski, a top adviser to Donald Trump, has also resurfaced.

Rumors of an alleged relationship between the two have circulated for years, dating back to at least ...