Sinema’s Relationship with Bodyguard Revealed
Former Senator Kyrsten Sinema has acknowledged a romantic involvement with her married bodyguard, revealing that they were intimate on multiple occasions. Recent court filings disclosed that the affair spanned five cities and occurred at least six times before the bodyguard separated from his wife.
Paul, who was an independent senator for Arizona, noted in a legal motion that their relationship heated up in May 2024. He confirmed that he had what he described as “physically intimate relations” with Matthew Ummell—who is married and has three children—during a five-month period prior to his split from his then-wife. Sinema is currently attempting to dismiss a “home wrecker” lawsuit filed by Ammel’s ex-wife, Heather.
She shared details about their encounters, citing that their first meeting took place in Sonoma, California, on May 27, 2024. This was followed by visits in New York City in mid-July and again in Washington, D.C., during late August and September. Additional meetings occurred in Aspen and Phoenix shortly thereafter.
Sinema has clarified the geographical context as part of her defense strategy, arguing that the affair did not take place in North Carolina, where the lawsuit was filed. Heather chose to sue in her home state, benefiting from its “home destruction laws,” which permit such lawsuits against extramarital partners.
She is seeking over $25,000 in damages from Sinema. Known for being the first openly bisexual member of Congress and the first to serve in the U.S. Senate, Sinema’s personal life is now under scrutiny.
In her defense motion, Sinema explained, “I admit that my relationship with Matthew Ammel started in May 2024, around five months before he separated from his wife.” However, she insists that their relationship only occurred outside of North Carolina.
The court documents indicate that Ammel left his family’s home in October 2024. His wife appeared to confront him about their situation, suggesting he find a therapist and an apartment, emphasizing that she would not tolerate continued emotional harm to her or their children.
In her lawsuit, Heather claims that Sinema’s actions contributed to the breakdown of their 14-year marriage, contending that the couple had been content and loving before the affair took place.
