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.

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.

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 · Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg holds a lead over other potential Democrats in the 2026 Michigan Senate primary election, according to a new poll.. Why It Matters. Buttigieg, who ...

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...

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 12, 2025 · Pete Buttigieg ran for president once and may one day run for president again. Over the past four years, though, he has held a job that has come with a lot of potential political liabilities.

Feb 15, 2024 · Pete Buttigieg is the first openly gay cabinet member in the U.S. government’s history. Buttigieg is the former mayor (its youngest ever) of South Bend, Ind., where he grew up.

Peter Paul Montgomery "Pete" Buttigieg (b. Jan. 19, 1982, in South Bend, Indiana) was the secretary of transportation in the Biden administration from 2021 to 2025. The Senate confirmed him on February 2, 2021, by a vote of 86-13.

Aug 20, 2024 · NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Democrat Pete Buttigieg about President Biden's legacy, and the goals and strategies of the Democratic National Convention.