Why this picture of Kristi Noem is causing a stir

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleKristi Noem pictured taking her close adviser, Corey Lewandowski amid claims that the two are having a taxpayer-funded affair (Office of the President, Guyana)Kristi Noem, recently appointed special envoy for "The Shield of Americas," visited South America with her adviser Corey Lewandowski, sparking controversy. The U.S. Embassy in Guyana shared photos of Noem's meeting with President Irfaan Ali, with Lewandowski visible next to her, leading to social media scrutiny. Noem's trip, which included stops in the Dominican Republic, Honduras, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Guyana, was part of a new security initiative to combat drug cartels. The pair travelled on a Homeland Security Department plane, raising questions about the use of taxpayer funds for Lewandowski, who is not a State Department employee. The visit reignited allegations of a taxpayer-funded affair between Noem and Lewandowski, both of whom are married and have previously denied the rumours. In fullKristi Noem pictured taking Corey Lewandowski on official visit to South America amid claims of tax-payer funded affairThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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