Pete Buttigieg is an American politician and former naval officer who served as the 19th U.S. Secretary of Transportation from 2021 to 2025. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as the 32nd mayor of South Bend, Indiana, from 2012 to 2020, earning the nickname “Mayor Pete.”
In March 2025, Buttigieg announced he would not run for Michigan governor or U.S. Senate, opting instead to focus on potential presidential ambitions for the 2028 election. He has met with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to discuss a possible Senate bid, indicating serious consideration of this path.
Recently, Buttigieg criticized the Trump administration’s use of the Signal app for military operations, calling it a significant security blunder. He also addressed reports of the administration’s war plans leaking, stating, “He used to fire people on TV for sport:’ Pete Buttigieg calls on Trump to act over Signal leak.”
For more insights into Pete Buttigieg’s perspectives on recent events, you might find this video interview informative: