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.

14 hours 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 ...

14 hours 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 ...

2 days ago · Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is "taking a serious look" at running for the Michigan senate seat left open by the surprise retirement of Sen. Gary Peters, Axios has learned.. Why it matters: Buttigieg would bring his national fundraising network to what is expected to be one of the most expensive Senate races in the country. "Pete is exploring all of his options on how he can ...

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.

1 day ago · Pete Buttigieg, 43, a former presidential candidate who's viewed as a rising star by many in Democratic politics, had been floated as a potential candidate for governor next year.

1 day ago · Pete Buttigieg, the former transportation secretary. Mr. Buttigieg, the former presidential candidate and transportation secretary, is a relatively recent Michigan transplant, ...

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...

Jan 9, 2025 · Buttigieg is slated to make several stops to highlight transportation resources that have received federal support under the Biden administration. Buttigieg is expected to tour Pittsburgh’s...