“View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images Kristi Noem, the secretary of Homeland Security, was suddenly taken to a hospital on Tuesday, June 17. Her hospitalization quickly made nationwide headlines as many wondered what happened to the 53-year-old. Below, get an update on Noem’s health and learn what led to her medical emergency. What Happened to”, — write: hollywoodlife.com
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Image Credit: Getty Images Kristi Noem, the secretary of Homeland Security, was suddenly taken to a hospital on Tuesday, June 17. Her hospitalization quickly made nationwide headlines as many wondered what happened to the 53-year-old. Below, get an update on Noem’s health and learn what led to her medical emergency.
What Happened to Kristi Noem? Noem was taken to a hospital in Washington D.C. because she had an allergic reaction, her spokeswoman said. It’s unclear what exactly caused the reaction.
“Secretary Noem had an allergic reaction today. She was transported to the hospital out of an abundance of caution,” DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin said. “She is alert and recovering.”
One day prior to her hospitalization, Noem visited a biohazard facility with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in Frederick, Maryland.
Getty Images Is Kristi Noem Out of the Hospital? Yes, Noem was discharged from the hospital, according to The Wall Street Journal. which reported her release on June 18, 2025.
One week prior to her hospitalization, Noem made headlines for her Los Angeles press conference, where Senator Alex Padilla was forcibly taken away by officers.
Kristi Noem’s Health Noem’s health appears to be in good standing. She has not announced experiencing any other physical setbacks aside from the recent allergic reaction.
Previously, Noem faced criticism for how she handled the COVID-19 pandemic as South Dakota’s governor. During a February 2021 interview with CBS’ Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation, Noem defended her actions by pointing out, “We took this virus very seriously, but I also let them look locally at what was the best actions to take to protect their health, but also keep their businesses open and protect the economy that they were dealing with.”
“In South Dakota, we took this virus very seriously,” she explained. “What I did, though, was tell my people the truth. I gave them personal responsibility over decisions for their families’ public health, but also gave them the flexibility they needed to keep their businesses open, take care of their employees and their customers. So, you know, I really do believe that as this virus has spread throughout the country, that people needed that flexibility and South Dakota’s doing well. We’ve had some tragic situations, but I know that respecting them in my role, in the authority that I have as governor, has been incredibly helpful to get our state- get through this challenging time.”
Is Kristi Noem Married? Yes, Noem is married to her husband, Bryon Noem. The two wed in 1992. She celebrated Father’s Day shortly before her hospitalization by thanking her husband in an X post.
“This guy doesn’t even like to ride horses…but he does for me and to create memories for our grandkids,” Noem tweeted alongside pictures of her spouse. “Happy Father’s Day Bryon! And to my wonderful son-in-laws (thanks for the grandbabies!!) and to my most amazing father-in-law. I am blessed… the men in our family are great examples of love and sacrifice.”
Does Kristi Noem Have Children? Noem is a mother to three children, whom she shares with her husband: Kassidy Noem-Peters, Kennedy Noem-Frick and Booker Noem.