Pete Buttigieg
Pete Buttigieg made headline news as an unexpected frontrunner for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. Born January 19, 1982, prior to running in 2020 he had only served as the mayor of South Bend, Indiana from 2012 to 2020. His youth, relative inexperience and his sexuality were all factors pundits said worked against him, but Buttigieg went on to win the Iowa caucuses, becoming the first openly gay candidate to win a presidential primary. President Joe Biden nominated Buttigieg to be secretary of transportation in his administration.
Biden's Infrastructure Deal in Stalemate as GOP Rejects Latest Offer
President Joe Biden and Republican Senators remain at an impasse after the GOP rejected Biden's latest bid for his infrastructure plan. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has indicated that Biden and his allies may go it alone if they don't reach a consensus with the GOP by June 7.
MS River Bridge Closure Costs Shipping Industry $2M a Day, Group Says
A trucking association president said the closure of the I-40 bridge over the Mississippi River is costing the shipping industry $2 million a day.
Buttigieg Urges Civility as Passengers Confront Flight Attendants on Masks
"Remember what they have been through...make sure to show some appreciation and respect," said the U.S. transportation secretary on Sunday.
Now is Our Opportunity to do Public Transit Differently
The American Jobs Plan introduced by President Joe Biden and Secretary Pete Buttigieg is a significant step towards building a public transit system for the 21st century.
Joe Manchin Puts Damper on Biden Infrastructure Plan
"There's six or seven other Democrats who feel very strongly about this. We have to be competitive," the West Virginia senator said.
Buttigieg Responds to AOC Calling $2.2T Biden Plan 'Not Nearly Enough'
The transportation secretary defended the proposal, describing it as the "biggest investment in American job creation" introduced since World War II, during an appearance on ABC News' 'This Week.'
Buttigieg Appeals to GOP on Infrastructure: 'We're Already Losing the Race'
President Joe Biden recently unveiled his infrastructure plan, which is estimated to cost between $2.2 and $2.7 trillion.
Tucker Carlson Mocking Fox News Colleague Juan Williams on Air Goes Viral
Carlson told Williams that he had not taught him "one thing" during the segment on Monday night's episode of "The Five."
Governor DeSantis Says 'Lockdowner' Biden Targeting Florida Despite Success
The Florida Republican governor said Sunday his state's housing and economic situation is "thriving."
Hawley Only GOP Senator to Vote Against All Biden's Cabinet Nominees So Far
The Missouri Republican has voted "nay" for all six of Biden's Cabinet nominees who have come up for a Senate confirmation vote.
Young Voters Lofted Biden to White House, But His Cabinet Skews Older
President-elect Joe Biden has been steadily rolling out his picks for major positions within his cabinet--a list of well-known faces, including several who served alongside him in the Obama administration.
Pete Buttigieg's Reported Transit Sec Nomination Praised As LGBTQ Milestone
If Buttigieg assumes the role, he would become the first openly gay person to serve as a cabinet secretary after receiving Senate confirmation.
Kellyanne Conway's 2016 Tweet About Historic Trump Landslide Resurfaces
People celebrating Biden's victory appropriated Conway's 2016 tweet that said that Trump's win was a "Landslide. Blowout. Historic."
Pete Buttigieg in Fox News Interview Lays out 'Trump's Economic Disaster'
The former Democratic presidential nominee noted GDP growth under Barack Obama was faster than during the presidency of Donald Trump.
Pete Buttigieg Says He Respects Ice Cube's Frustration With Dems and GOP
"There is a profound difference between what will happen in this country if there are four more years of this president or if Joe Biden becomes president," the former Democratic presidential candidate said.
Pete Buttigieg Says Trump's Chinese Bank Account Bothers Americans
Pete Buttigieg appeared on Fox News yet again to defend the Bidens and divert the conversation back to Trump.
Ted Cruz Spars With Pete Buttigieg Over Constitutional Originalism
The political figures debated constitutional originalism on Twitter after Cruz introduced a proposed amendment to prohibit court-packing on Monday.
Most White Christians Back Trump, Biden Leads With Other Religious Groups
The president's support among white evangelical Protestants and white Catholics appears to have declined somewhat since 2016.
Buttigieg Warns Barrett Could Put 'Marriage Equality Back on the Table'
Buttigieg suggested that Barrett's confirmation could threaten the right of same-sex couples to marry.
Pete Buttigieg Says GOP Would 'Love' to Avoid Discussions of Court Packing
"We know that the Republicans would love to talk about literally anything other than their effort to destroy American health care protections," Pete Buttigieg said
Pete Buttigieg's Abortion Comments to Chris Wallace Go Viral
Buttigieg's remarks from a 2019 town hall have gained renewed attention and praise as abortion rights become an election issue.
Buttigieg Said Being Pence in VP Debate Preparation Was 'Strange'
The former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, had experienced working with the Vice President when he was the state's governor.
Buttigieg's Fox News Interview Goes Viral After Trump 'Porn Star' Remarks
The former South Bend mayor questioned why a committed Christian like Pence supports a man who has slept with a pornographic actor.
Thomas, Alito Suggest Supreme Court Should 'Fix' Ruling on Gay Marriage
"Two justices now openly call for an end to marriage equality—knowing reinforcements are on the way," Pete Buttigieg tweeted.
Buttigieg Says Underestimating Pence's Debate Skills Would Be a 'Mistake'
The former Democratic presidential candidate is reportedly helping Kamala Harris prepare for Wednesday's upcoming debate against Pence.
Yang Is Eighth Former Democratic Presidential Candidate to Join Biden Team
Andrew Yang and John Hickenlooper are two of several 2020 Democratic presidential candidates who joined Biden's campaign team after suspending their own.
Pete Buttigieg Urges Republicans to Embrace John McCain' GOP, Not Trump's
"You could either be a John McCain Republican or a Donald Trump Republican. But you've got to choose," the military veteran and former South Bend, Indiana, mayor said Friday.
Pete Buttigieg Envisions a More Inclusive U.S. Under Biden Administration
"Love makes my marriage real," said former South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg, "but political courage made it possible."
Buttigieg Criticizes Trump's 'Deficit-Exploding Tax Cuts'
"The bottom line is, you have to pay for what you get," the former Democratic presidential candidate said.
Bernie Sanders Dropped Out—So Is Medicare For All Dead?
Democratic voters across the country largely rejected the candidates pushing for universal health care in the primary race.
