Scandal Erupts: Karoline Leavitt Confirms Megan Kerrigan Byron Has Filed for Divorce from CEO Andy Byron — Leaked Evidence May Destroy His Career
In a revelation that has shaken both the corporate and media worlds, political commentator and strategist Karoline Leavitt has publicly confirmed that her close friend, Megan Kerrigan Byron, has filed for divorce from her husband — Astronomer CEO Andy Byron — amid a shocking and deeply personal scandal. According to Leavitt, Megan has also released a damning trove of evidence that not only confirms Andy’s extramarital affair with Kristin Cabot, Astronomer’s Senior Director of Human Resources, but may also jeopardize his professional future entirely.
The scandal, which first emerged in private legal circles earlier this month, exploded into public view after Leavitt took to social media and later appeared on a televised interview, detailing the emotional and ethical weight of what she called a “devastating betrayal — both personal and professional.”
“Megan gave him everything — loyalty, love, and her best years,” Leavitt said during the live segment. “What she got in return was lies, infidelity, and corporate misconduct that could collapse everything he’s built.”
From Power Couple to Public Collapse
Andy and Megan Byron had long been seen as a model modern couple — a high-profile tech executive at the helm of a booming data analytics company, and a respected nonprofit architect and sustainability advocate. Together, they curated a life that blended success, philanthropy, and image.
But according to Leavitt, the image masked years of growing distance, and eventually, what Megan believed to be signs of something deeper.
“She saw the patterns — the canceled trips, the whispered calls, the evasive answers,” Leavitt explained. “But like many women, she gave him the benefit of the doubt. Until she couldn’t anymore.”
The Discovery That Changed Everything
Megan reportedly uncovered the affair after a routine review of their shared travel account — noticing multiple overlapping trips between Andy and Kristin Cabot that had not been disclosed. Suspicious, she began compiling a detailed timeline of Andy’s business travel, cross-referenced with Astronomer’s internal events, and then accessed shared digital receipts, corporate expense reports, and hotel bookings.
The result was an incontrovertible map of infidelity. But it didn’t stop there.
According to Leavitt, Megan also discovered:
- Dozens of inappropriate emails between Andy and Cabot, some of which were sent via company email during work hours.
- Slack conversations and DMs that crossed the line of professionalism.
- Expense reports filed by Kristin for private dinners, hotel upgrades, and business-class travel unrelated to actual business needs.
- Evidence that the affair may have influenced promotion decisions within the HR department — a serious violation of corporate ethics.
Fallout at Astronomer
With the public revelation now taking hold, Astronomer Inc. has gone into full crisis mode. The company’s board of directors released a brief statement late Thursday, confirming an internal investigation is underway and that Kristin Cabot has been placed on administrative leave pending review. Andy Byron has not been seen in public since the allegations emerged, and sources within the company say he is “under mounting pressure” to step down.
“This is more than just an affair,” said corporate ethics analyst Jenna Morales. “It’s a conflict of interest between two senior executives, potential misuse of company funds, and possibly a violation of federal workplace guidelines regarding favoritism and retaliation.”
Investors are also watching closely. Astronomer’s valuation, which had been climbing in anticipation of a late-2025 IPO, is now at risk. Several large shareholders have already called for an emergency meeting to “assess leadership stability and corporate governance.”
Megan’s Response: Quiet, But Resolute
Though Megan Kerrigan Byron has not made any direct public statements, she has reportedly handed over a 47-page dossier of evidence to her legal team, and may cooperate with investigators should a formal inquiry into Astronomer be launched.
“Megan is not seeking revenge,” Leavitt clarified. “She’s seeking accountability. For herself, and for every woman who has been told to sit quietly and protect someone else’s power.”
Leavitt has also confirmed that Megan intends to focus on her work with climate design and social justice programs, and has no intention of using the scandal for personal publicity.
“She’s heartbroken, yes. But she’s not broken,” Leavitt added. “She’s finding her voice — and using it.”
Public Reaction: A Storm of Support
As the story spread across social media, hashtags like #StandWithMegan and #AccountabilityAtTheTop began trending. Thousands of women shared their own experiences of betrayal, workplace manipulation, and emotional abuse — many citing Megan’s story as “the moment they felt seen.”
“She’s doing what many wish they could — walking away, but not in silence,” one post read. “It’s not just about the affair,” another added. “It’s about how power protects itself — until someone brave decides to speak.”
What Comes Next
Legal experts believe the fallout could lead to civil lawsuits, corporate penalties, or even securities investigations, depending on what Astronomer’s internal audit uncovers.
For Andy Byron, the path forward is uncertain — his reputation is unraveling, his leadership questioned, and his personal life in pieces.
As for Megan, her quiet strength is turning into something far louder than scandal: a movement.
One friend’s truth has sparked a national conversation about power, betrayal, and the high cost of silence. And in the center of it stands Megan Kerrigan Byron — not as a victim, but as a woman reclaiming her story.