All the times Donald Trump and Kristi Noem have defended each other for 10 yearsKristi Noem and Donald Trump's endorsement of each other's political careers started back in 2016, and endured multiple scandals on both sides. Donald Trump and Kristi Noem's mutual support over the yearsOne of the most controversial faces of today's politics, Kristi Noem has walked a career trajectory that has been closely intertwined with Donald Trump's - from early congressional support to her current cabinet post in his second administration. ‌Kristi Noem trots out husband in rare appearance as affair rumors swirl READ MORE :Kristi Noem eyes up new job to avoid impeachment with only weeks to secure it READ MORE :Noem launched her own electoral campaign in 2018, when she ran for governor of South Dakota. ‌Her support also included grand gestures: Governor Noem hosted Donald Trump for a high-profile Independence Day celebration at Mount Rushmore. View 3 Images Kristi Noem and Donald Trump have been allies for years (Image: AFP via Getty Images)With the 2020 election of Joe Biden - and Donald Trump's accusations of fraud against electoral institutions - Noem expressed her Republican support once again.

Source: The Times February 27, 2026 14:41 UTC