Jan 16, 2025 · In the heat of the 2020 Democratic primary, Joe Biden attacked Pete Buttigieg in a now-deleted, scathing digital ad called “Pete’s Record” — mocking him for doing little more than installing...

20 hours ago · Trump complained specifically about Pete Buttigieg, who was Biden’s transportation secretary and was a contender to challenge Trump for the White House in 2020, calling him “a disaster.” “He’s run it right into the ground with his diversity,” Trump said, adding profanity to his description of Buttigieg.

President-elect Biden named Buttigieg as his nominee for Secretary of Transportation in December 2020. His nomination was confirmed on February 2, 2021, by a vote of 86–13, making him the first openly gay Cabinet secretary in U.S. history.

Dec 16, 2020 · President-elect Joe Biden formally announced his choice for U.S. transportation secretary on Wednesday, calling former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg "a new voice with new ideas."

Jan 12, 2025 · In an exit interview with All Things Considered, DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg reflects on the Biden administration's infrastructure act and why it didn't resonate with some voters.

Dec 16, 2020 · President-elect Joe Biden’s Cabinet is shaping up to be a team of “firsts,” and he introduced yet another of his history-making nominations Wednesday: Pete Buttigieg as his pick to lead the...

Dec 15, 2020 · Buttigieg is a barrier-breaking and transformational public servant who embodies a new generation of American leadership. WASHINGTON — Today, President-elect Joe Biden announced that Mayor Pete Buttigieg will be nominated to serve as the 19th United States Secretary of Transportation.

2 days ago · Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is eyeing a potential bid to represent Michigan in the US Senate after Democrat Gary Peters announced Tuesday he would not seek a third term, leaving ...

Dec 13, 2024 · Secretary Pete discussed how the Biden-Harris Administration has laid the groundwork for the most positive and ambitious economic transformation of his lifetime — one that returns jobs and advanced manufacturing to U.S. soil, respects the dignity of the skilled trades and brings back vitality to cities and towns across the country ...