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.

1 day 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 ...

1 day ago · Washington ― Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg of Traverse City is "very seriously focused" on a potential bid for U.S. Senate after ruling out a run for Michigan governor, a ...

Jan 20, 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.

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.

3 days ago · 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 ...

3 days ago · Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg swiftly shot back against President Trump's criticisms of him during a Thursday press conference, less than a day after a deadly plane collision outside Washington D.C.. Why it matters: Buttigieg's comments represent one of his strongest public rebukes of Trump since he took office last week. Buttigieg, an outspoken Democratic surrogate during the ...

4 days ago · 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 16, 2024 · Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said he is “ready to catch my breath” as he prepares to leave his post with President-elect Trump taking over next month.

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...