Peter Paul Montgomery Buttigieg (/ ˈ b uː t ɪ dʒ ə dʒ / ⓘ BOO-tij-əj; [a] born January 19, 1982) is an American politician and former naval officer who served as the 19th United States secretary of transportation from 2021 to 2025.

3 days ago · Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is considering a run for Michigan’s Senate seat, the latest development to roil what is quickly shaping up to be one of next year’s most ...

Jan 30, 2025 · Pete Buttigieg is an American politician who served as U.S. secretary of transportation (2021–25) in the administration of Pres. Joe Biden. Buttigieg was the first openly gay cabinet member in American history.

1 day ago · Buttigieg is also a former mayor of South Bend, Ind., which opens him to likely carpetbagging attacks from his rivals. One Democratic campaign strategist said “I don’t think anyone’s naive about the fact that this could become an issue,” but added that Buttigieg’s goodwill with the party could “mitigate any of the negatives of being a more recent transplant.”

6 days ago · Pete Buttigieg has ruled out running for Michigan governor and is focused on weighing a potential Senate bid in 2026, according to two people familiar with his thinking. The former transportation ...

Jan 12, 2025 · With barely a week until President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is packing up his office and preparing for his return to civilian life.

Jan 30, 2025 · Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg hit back after President Trump criticized the Biden administration and diversity initiatives in the aftermath of a deadly midair collision outside ...

Jan 29, 2025 · Buttigieg, who has frequently appeared on TV news programs, is a well-known name in Democratic politics nationally after he ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020 ...

Dec 10, 2024 · Buttigieg, who vaulted to prominence with his 2020 presidential run and deftly engaged with conservative audiences on behalf of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, could have the appeal to win that support back.

Nov 14, 2019 · Pete Buttigieg, a former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, was among the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates and is the current secretary of transportation. He is the first openly gay man cabinet...