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Minnesota Outing Rekindles Long-Standing Rumors About Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski
8/7/2026, 9:55:35 AM
Minnesota Outing Sparks Renewed Speculation
Footage released by TMZ shows South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and former Trump campaign aide Corey Lewandowski biking together along the shore of Lake Minnetonka and later dining at The Grocer’s Table and the nearby CoV restaurant in Wayzata, Minnesota. The video captures the pair laughing, leaning toward one another, and staying close throughout the afternoon. An eyewitness reported that Lewandowski turned his head away after noticing a bystander filming them. The sighting has quickly revived media speculation about a possible romantic relationship between the two.
Background of the Rumors
Rumors linking Noem and Lewandowski have circulated for years, despite both individuals consistently denying any romantic involvement. In March, Noem was questioned by the House Judiciary Committee about whether she had sexual relations with Lewandowski while she served as the head of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). She dismissed the line of questioning as “tabloid garbage.” Lewandowski previously acted as an unpaid adviser to Noem during her DHS tenure and is no longer affiliated with the department. Recent reports have also suggested that Noem’s marriage to Bryon Noem, which has lasted more than three decades, may be ending, though neither party has confirmed the claim.
Official Responses
Both Noem’s and Lewandowski’s representatives were contacted for comment after the footage emerged; neither side issued a public statement at the time of publication. Noem’s earlier congressional testimony remains her most explicit denial, characterizing the allegations as unfounded gossip. Lewandowski has not publicly addressed the latest sighting.
Potential Implications
The renewed visibility of the pair may intensify public and media focus on Noem’s personal life, potentially affecting her political standing in South Dakota and her national profile. While the outing does not introduce new factual evidence of a relationship, it provides fresh material for commentators and could influence future reporting on both individuals’ careers and personal narratives.
