Pete and Chasten Buttigieg on fatherhood

He's a Harvard grad, Rhodes scholar, Navy veteran, Mayor of South Bend, Ind., presidential candidate, and Secretary of Transportation, but Pete Buttigieg has another title: Papa. He and husband Chasten Buttigieg share with correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti their journey to parenting twins Penelope and Gus.
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[@ellens1832]

As a 65 year old I am so impressed with Buttigieg, as a human, as a parent and as a politician. I will support him in every aspect he wants to pursue. He makes me proud to be an American.

[@dougfriendly7676]

78-year old American man here. Also a big supporter of Pete from the beginning.

[@RevLeigh55]

I’m 68 years old and completely love Pete Buttigieg and support him 💯.

[@JGLy22086]

Pete will be president some day!

[@tomcrawford2350]

As an 85 year-old man, I totally agree. Hopefully, Pete is Kamala's VP!

[@lindao7887]

Me too, well said Y'all! We love ya' Pete!!!

[@ninocaruana945]

I'm from the UK but have followed Pete Buttigieg career as an openly gay man and I have to say he stands head and shoulders above the rest of the political class in the USA, big respect for the man👍

[@lucybarrington4634]

A lot of us here in the US feel the same way.

[@dpmcnamee1799]

Pete, I truly hope you have MUCH further to go in public service. You have so much to offer the USA! You are young and in time and with more opportunities and experience you will continue to succeed! You remind me of a young Barack Obama. Well educated, articulate, family man who adores his family and is there for them. Your dedication to everything you touch is incomparable! Continue to work hard, but with some patience and you'll find yourself where we need you to be! I say this as a 65 year old woman with a significant disability. I wasn't expected to live at birth, let alone be able to accomplish what I have in my lifetime, including run for Ohio State Senate and serve for nearly 24 years on our local transit system board. There is no limit to how far one can go in life with a loving family, excellent education, determination, and dedication. You obviously have the potential and capacity to go far. I will be watching your career unfold and praying for your success!

[@guyfawkesuThe1]

Are you insane? He was a Mayor of a rust belt city that is pretty much dead.

[@williamsnike452]

Lol he was a failed mayor of a small town. Couldn't even fill the potholes.

[@MarkWhitman-q3l]

Pete and Chastain are excellent role models for not only the LGBTQ community but for heterosexuals also. I can see him as POTUS in the near future and how great and inclusive that will be❤

[@brookesivo]

This country is so filled with hate, its so nice to see two guys with so much love

[@kepckatherinec805]

So true. They are inspirations to all of us who hope for a more loving, inclusive world.

[@homoblogicus7899]

Gay men crying over their love for one another and their 2 adopted children. And JD Vance wants to call Pete Buttigieg miserable. JD is obviously not happy.

[@JoniAntonio]

2024 is an Amazing year to be alive. Pete has more Christian Family values in 1 pinky than Trump has in his entire life!

[@usernamemykel]

Pete is awesome!

[@HomeSweetHome74]

@@JoniAntonio He has more Christian Family values than all GOP traitors together...

[@katydidiy]

How anyone is against LOVE is beyond me!

[@AY-nr5uy]

who against ?

[@robin2012ism]

@@AY-nr5uy Religous extremists.

[@pragmatist23-r8s]

The Heshey HWY = love!

[@maggiepb4]

@@pragmatist23-r8show can you honestly look at this family filled with so much love, and belittle them this way?

[@pragmatist23-r8s]

@@maggiepb4 It is a simple case of winning the lottery on their part That is the gist.

[@cammieg4381]

The more I learn about Pete Buttigieg, the greater my respect continues to grow for him... which started back when he first ran for president. Absolutely outstanding! 👍💙

[@93Jubilee]

Same here! I love the guy, Chastain too, seems wonderful.

[@richardadams6988]

He is well polished !!

[@quitebald]

Pete is some of the best of what America has to offer. The product of a loving mid-western family, he is well-educated, genuine, respectful, mission-driven, and yet humbled by his journey. Truly, Pete is a person born to lead. The media-driven American political machine could either grind him up and exploit him, or we can finally learn how to accept gifts like Pete's when they come along. I hope he is able to persevere.

[@JustBeingAwesome]

I hope for a VP pick 🤞🤞🤞

[@Rikerslash]

I really really hope he will be president at some point down the line. Maybe even sooner than expected.

[@maggiemurdoch5698]

So well put and agree

[@retroreceptionist7571]

@@Rikerslashpersonally hoping for VP to President

[@BGsArtistryDesign]

All of this! It Is just so so so heart warming and extremely beautiful! Even the "hateful" or misunderstood comments in this entire thread are more than a human could ever dream to be possible. Progress. Who knew?!? 😍❤️😍❤️😍❤️😍❤️😍❤️😍❤️🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@sjstone.7989]

I once chatted to Pete's uncle in Malta, where the family originally came from. They are proud of him. He is such a genuine guy.

[@TracyLindop]

My daughter in laws family are from Malta! ❤❤

[@wmorris2311]

😊😊

[@petewagner8602]

Smartest man in public service. I would vote for him in a heartbeat.

[@cherylw993]

Ditto. Without question.

[@CatskillsGrrl]

Same

[@guyfawkesuThe1]

You are a fool then. He took 3 months off after getting his job. Some service!!

[@randaladdison8110]

🤮

[@CatskillsGrrl]

@@guyfawkesuThe1 get a life.

[@danielkover7157]

I do believe that's the first time I've seen Mayor Pete get that kind of emotional. He's usually the calm, collected guy. It's endearing, to say the least. ❤😊

[@theresavanriessen1269]

What a beautiful human being. I'm happy that he and Chasten found each other and now are parents to those precious babies.

[@joycegiordano4848]

I have liked and respected Pete right from the start. He is an intelligent, kind and humble man who truly cares about his family and his country and he has been doing a fantastic job for all of us. Happy Fathers Day Pete and Chasten.

[@193ksp]

lol! He is destroying this country

[@jeffmpvd7689]

@@193kspyea.. right. In your delusional mind.

[@SanjuanitaCruz]

@@193ksp MAGAT, much?🙄

[@Mossbeehave]

@@193ksp like your face 😂

[@equalityforall8418]

@@193ksp LOL!!! Guilty on all 34 counts. Trump:)

[@cindyk4294]

Buttigieg was my choice for the nomination… he’s bright, well spoken, well educated and level headed.

[@brad9092]

@@cindyk4294 you're opinion doesn't count.

[@sharonharris9782]

​@@brad9092and do you think your opinion does? 😂

[@brad9092]

@@sharonharris9782 most definitely.

[@sharonharris9782]

​@@brad9092most definitely not. 😂 Go troll elsewhere

[@brad9092]

@@sharonharris9782 oh no I couldn't do that.

[@Lovesapuzzle]

Pete Buttigieg is my favorite politician and one of my favorite people. He is educated, articulate and authentic. I would love to see him elected POTUS.

[@NBC_is_TDS_Cultist_HQ]

LMAO never going to happen and WHEN Trump wins in November Pete is going to fade into obscurity

[@trudygreer2491]

Don't forget humble.. also a rare quality in a politician!

[@richardadams6988]

He is sophisticated to. !!!!

[@margotgray3330]

It will happy one day. He's a great example of humanity.

[@richardadams6988]

@margotgray3330 Absolutely, hopefully he doesn't succumb to the old style of politics !

[@jennifermarkens1882]

Pete Buttigieg is a national treasure, a smart, hard working public servant, and a great human being.

[@lienarden3777]

Absolutely Agee 👍👍👍👏👏👏👏💙💙🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@kathrynmoll86]

A decent and kind-hearted man, with a brilliant mind and articulate tongue is a rare and beautiful thing -- most difficult to find in our world today. Thank CBS Sunday Morning!

[@carolmeyer4186]

Wow what a touching interview. Papa really showed his true heart about how he feels for his FAMILY. The last few minutes really touched my HEART. HAPPY FATHERS DAY TO PETE and CHRISTIAN 😊

[@TopoGigio555]

I agree with you, it was a very touching interview. I think he’s an amazing person. (Just as an aside, it’s Chasten😊)

[@genovinchenzo4237]

🤮

[@maryfinke7689]

Christian is a nice name but Pete’s husband’s name is Chasten.

[@SanjuanitaCruz]

@@genovinchenzo4237 Always a MAGAT in the mix.

[@EnergeticEmpatheticExhausted]

@@SanjuanitaCruzthey’re only upset because no one would EVER talk about them with love and admiration the way Pete does.

[@mc2writer]

How can you listen to this man and not love him? He is so intelligent, he's incredibly diplomatic while being straightforward and clear at the same time, he's kind and compassionate while still being a strong leader. I'd vote for him for president today if he were running.

[@BellaWorldAni]

How ANYONE can not respect and admire and ADORE this man and his family is beyond me.

[@cgrsworld]

you are spot on!!!

[@aydennoah3316]

Respect is earned and he has done nothing! Adore is a bit much!

[@WELVAS.]

​@@aydennoah3316Yeah done nothing as the HEAD OF TRANSPORTATION of the biggest economy on earth, which they show literal clips of some of the things he does. Smh the ignorance of your comment is so disheartening.

[@aydennoah3316]

@@WELVAS. Well bless your heart!

[@WELVAS.]

@@aydennoah3316 you as well :)

[@noplainjanie]

When he teared up, I teared up! Such a humble man. He has a sharp mind, and he's an excellent communicator. I would love to see him as VP or Secretary of State. This video demonstrates what an excellent spouse and "papa" he is. I have a great deal of respect and admiration for him!

[@FloatingWeeds2]

This man needs to be VP!!!

[@guyfawkesuThe1]

No he does not.

[@endor8witch]

he will be. why do youi think he's popping up a lot on youtube past few days? lol so many interviews and appearances. it's a test drive to soft launch his image

[@tinahickman6300]

​@@guyfawkesuThe1he is absolutely a good choice for VP! He's incredibly intelligent and knows his stuff!!

[@zachm2331]

I would love for him to be KH’s VP, but, I think she realizes the work Pete is doing as TransSec is too important. My opinion, she’ll keep him on at DoT.

[@enough1494]

Kelly needs to be VP, this time. Buttigieg will be President soon enough! Great human being!

[@whitequeen96]

I love this guy! I also admire and respect him. He's absolutely brilliant, but is humble and down-to-earth. I'd love for his family to end up in the White House.

[@CraftyGrandmaDem]

It would be great to see little ones in the White House again. Like John F. Kennedy's kids. Caroline wearing her mom's shoes and playing with her doll/buggy, John-John popping out from under the desk. AWW!!!

[@terrihartbarger]

Absolutely 💯

[@SizzleMoonSong]

YES PLEASE! 🌈

[@linacabrera3172]

Me too!

[@kellyb9287]

Yes!!

[@RJ-go3sn]

A true family consists of real love! And this is a true & loving family! Pete and Chasten are real men, not afraid to show, give and receive love. Happy Father's Day to them!

[@smilesandyoka]

Charges…the list s endless…Pete and Chasten are what America needs!!!

[@Nopadope]

What a gentle man and a gentleman.❤

[@janetstonerook4552]

They both are gentle and yet strong!😊

[@CormacHolland]

@Nopadope cool profile pic

[@Nopadope]

@@CormacHolland thank you, cool name!

[@RossiSenn]

He's an amazing man.

[@545linda]

I used to say the same about Obama. Love Pete

[@pjnix5618]

Love him! So happy for him and his husband to have been able to have these two beautiful children.

[@beebe7477]

I couldn’t stop smiling in admiration through the entire film. What a beautiful family. 😊💙

[@MsPea]

Pete is intelligent, articulate, well-educated and seems like an all-around good guy. I hope he stays in politics, no matter how disheartening and difficult it can be. We need people like him in government to counter all the crazy nitwits.

[@nanarose8537]

You're right!

[@SanjuanitaCruz]

@@Abr022575 No. He’s right.

[@TabethaAurochs]

Pete is one of the most skilled communicators I've seen in politics, an invaluable skill that's increasingly rare. I really hope he sticks around. ❤

[@Mossbeehave]

@@Abr022575 like your face lol

[@cartoonraccoon2078]

@@Abr022575 It must be hard for you, with so much of the world being so confusing and over your head. Hang in there!

[@mjunekirk5527]

How can you NOT respect, admire and down right love this guy?

[@TexanIndependence]

Maybe if you were one of the Americans caught up in the five bridge collapses, or on his donor Boeing's airplanes when it fell apart midflight? He's the transportation secretary who presided over the most bridge-collapses-per-year in US history, and the media wants to do puff pieces on him instead of investigative journalism. We have a State-Run Press... all that's left is to be a one-party state. For example, the USA's closest ally, Britain, arrested 3,300 people for social media out of 66 million in PEACETIME, meanwhile Russia during it's WARTIME only arrested 400 people for social media posts (again, during WARTIME) and Russia has nearly triple the population of Britain (so Britain arrests about 25x more people per capita for their social media posts/free speech). The USA is only protected because it still has a majority supreme court that favors free speech but that might not last much longer...

[@brad9092]

You drank the cool aid.

[@kimt1054]

Easily

[@thomthom6268]

Ask Chasten. I bet he has an interesting perspective. [Heehee]

[@scottjeune154]

​@@brad9092 glug glug baby

[@scott135]

Despite being a Brit, I can't help but think he's a genuinely lovely guy. What a dream that perhaps, one day, he could be President, aren't dreams what America is built on...?

[@sharonkaysnowton]

Pete and Chasten Buttigieg are great parents. That is what every child needs- some great parents!!!

[@richardadams6988]

And time will tell, good luck to him !!

[@trenttan3779]

​@@richardadams6988 that applies to all parents.

[@ginasy6764]

i started following pete back in feb 2019 when he launched an exploratory campaign to run for pres. i think what i like most about him is you can feel his sincerity about not taking anything for granted…esp his marriage to chasten. he treasures it. he is proud of their love and thats special. i hope to see him be president one day. but more than that, i wish pete and chasten to have a happy life with their children.

[@robinelizabeth386]

You will have your children as adults for many many years. But you only have them as "babies" for a very short time.

[@grumpyoldlady_rants]

Isn’t that the truth! Even my grandchildren (I have six ages 28 -7) have/are growing up fast as lightning. I’d give anything to spend a day with my kids as little ones again.

[@rochellestarr9538]

NOT ALWAYS.Enjoy each moment ,each hug,because you never ever know.

[@Jackie371]

I was already teary-eyed when they were talking about "the call", then I lost it when the little guy ran up and gave dad a hug! So sweet! ❤👶

[@NC-qc7wd]

I was filled with emotion as tears welled up in my eyes when his voice broke, feeling so proud of him.

[@CRS327]

LOVE HIM. God America would be in such good hands with him. He's so smart, well spoken, thoughtful, respectful. He would be loved around the world.

[@carolsawyer-w2i]

You folks are wonderful parents!!! Happy for you both.

[@MichaelParten1]

The Way Pete gets Emotional😢 🥰❤️

[@Liberal.Linda.]

I know, right? I'm teary now, too.

[@marydone6501]

Anyone man can be a Father but it takes a special man to be a Dad. Happy Dad’s day to two loving Dad’s

[@jv-ep2tc]

what a bizarre statement. The holiday is correctly referred to as Father's Day. the Oxford Dictionary indicates that both Father and Dad have the same definition with Dad being informal. dad /dad/ nounINFORMAL one's father. "his dad was with him"

[@enid9911]

@@jv-ep2tc I think she talked about the men who have been tricked into fatherhood when the woman lies and says she is on the pill. I can't blame these men for not sticking around and leaving and their children will not see them as dads but just as their sperm donor.

[@jv-ep2tc]

@@enid9911 could be. it seemed like she was making things up in terms of definitions out of thin air. I'll bet you a dollar her father left her mother.

[@rockhammer3297]

@@jv-ep2tc She is trying to be hip.

[@jv-ep2tc]

@@rockhammer3297 LOL. that must be it.

[@QueenAnnesLace13]

And to think Martha Ann Alito, a Christian, has hate in her heart for something so beautiful and incredible as this. Pete and Chasten, you are a beacon of hope, light, intelligence and true family values in these dark times. I hope to see you both in the White House someday soon.

[@janetstrudwick6034]

Don’t kid yourself, there is absolutely nothing Christian about the Alitos!!

[@brad9092]

@@QueenAnnesLace13 how would you know what's another person's heart?

[@QueenAnnesLace13]

@@brad9092 , Perhaps you need to listen to her own words? It’s recorded you know. Another clue, one’s actions?

[@brad9092]

@@QueenAnnesLace13 I'm sure you've Devine insight.

[@jillionairess]

@@brad9092 She doesn't need it since there is audio available, silly.

[@AndreaSimone57]

I think love is love and i look at how ppl treat others. I think it's amazing that ppl want to commit to marriage and being parents. I think these guys are amazing.

[@daisyl2629]

This is so beautiful. What lucky children to have parents so full of love, so ready to open their hearts and so dedicated to their family. I hope we see Pete and Chasten with their beautiful family in the White House as the Presidential Family. It’s what America deserves, a President that embodies kindness, love, compassion and service to others.

[@nonabliss]

What a cute and wonderful family! I hope Pete Buttigieg runs for president again. He would be a great POTUS. He seems like a highly intelligent and capable man who has compassion and heart. Those are all the qualities that I want in my president.

[@abigailgarcia3090]

I believe he will, he was just too young and a little inexperienced for that stage the first time, but he has grown tremendously even more since!

[@evon-ne7of]

Most definitely ❤️

[@satann9743]

What an amazing interview, as I wipe tears from my eyes to be able to see to type this. Kudos to the reporter and The Buttigieg family.

[@guyfawkesuThe1]

He is a gay former Mayor from a rust belt nearly Third World Midwestern town. I shudder to think where he got his dates in the military reserve he was in! Probably the men's room!

[@DaDansinBear]

@@guyfawkesuThe1 Way too much ignorance for me.

[@guyfawkesuThe1]

@@DaDansinBear You are right. Pete should be out of a job.

[@ellenmais-ir4lh]

Raised in South Bend, lived on both coasts, retired to Michigan, and so enthusiastically look forward to Pete's continued contributions to our country in whatever capacity he chooses. And best wishes for the wonderful family he has created.

[@arkadashi]

What a touching and heartfelt interview, it got me emotional!!! Wish them the best, and many blessings to all!!!!! ❤ ❤

[@gabriellarose789]

They are so precious!! A beautiful family!! Pete is very angelic and I got teary eyed at the end with him. Such a good person. God bless them!

[@philmorris640]

I started my journey as a single, male parent almost 16 years ago. The going wasn't always easy; at times, downright difficult, heartbreaking. I adopted from foster care. There were days prior to my son's initial placement where all hopes were dashed. Then once 'the' call was made to set up the initial weekend visit, all the pieces fell into place. My son has been with me ever since. Happy Father's Day, Pete and Chasten! Enjoy the journey!

[@kathlake4009]

Happy Father's Day Daddy and Papa!! 💙💙

[@raishaferreira8099]

I love u both! 💛💙

[@donnaterrell938]

Pete Buttigieg, I'm a fan! Always love hearing what you have to say. Happy Father's Day to you and Chasten!

[@irishgirl1753]

Happy Father’s Day 😍

[@eleanorsherry4620]

"It would seem greedy to even hope" MAN what a line!

[@enough1494]

Humble, truly humble….yes indeed a great human being!

[@michelez715]

He was so moved at the end, when asked if he ever thought he'd be where he is today. A humble man, with a big heart. Hope to see him as President one day, can't think of anyone more suited to that office.

[@rockyz82]

He’s just so authentic and brilliant and refreshing

[@kirstencorby8465]

I was touched at how choked up he got.

[@jennifermarkens1882]

Contrast this with others who lie, cheat and steal and act entitled to our votes for doing NOTHING positive for this nation.

[@erinaustin2157]

What a wonderful family story!!! 💞 Love how this was filmed too, with few glimpses of the kids faces and from a decent distance to keep there privacy.

[@BillPritchard]

So *GRATEFUL* for Pete and Chasten’s presence in our nation, and world!

[@hubertl75]

They are both such wonderful role models for so many men from all over the world. Thanks, Pete and Chasten for being you and reassuring so many out there that being different is wonderful and totally OK.

[@cassettekid151]

I like Pete. They look like great parents. You can tell he really loves his family.

[@evolvvartstudio]

Chasten keeping Pete honest. LOL I loved this interview. 😂

[@sukhmanisreadingcorner6811]

You just know that Chasten has had a word or two with Pete being a pushover when he has had to keep the kids occupied all day while cooking, cleaning, doing the laundry, his own job, and who knows what else. Chasten tells his kids, “No, absolutely not.” Pete comes home and says, “Sure, why not!” 😂

[@dorothyaarons588]

I respect and admire this man! He definitely should be our VP! He has it all!!!

[@There.Their.Theyre]

It's refreshing to hear a man (public official, no less!) speak from his emotional heart.

[@kaliarisam7868]

A grateful thanks to President Biden for having the foresight to make Pete Buttigieg Secretary of Transportation.

[@lf3541]

My boy got RSV at 6 months of age, 21 years ago. Terrifying. He made a full recovery.

[@jackiemayse7874]

My son got RSV at nine weeks old and it was terrifying. We ended up in the ER because he was working too hard to breath. He also made a full recovery and is now a healthy 3 year old.

[@spjr99]

I'm glad he is ok. People forget how frail life is in its first year. It is always a miracle to reach adulthood

[@francoisswart3274]

Very touching… I see hope for a better future. Where there is this level of commitment, there is hope.

[@TinaA8863]

I love Pete Buttigieg and Chasten. The man definitely needs to rerun for president.

[@TeresaHenriques-j1r]

ABSOLUTELY!💙hopping he’s picked for Vice!🤞💙

[@ludmilamaiolini6811]

I’m not American, but I also hope he will one day rerun for president or VP. I’d love to have more opportunities to hear him speak, the man is so articulate. Sounds like he wouldn’t do a poor job at president either. Does anyone know what’s his accent? I think I’ll shadow him to improve my intonation 😂

[@MaryJaneGozales]

They deserve all the happiness.

[@wturner777]

I couldn’t agree more.

[@renafielding945]

One thing I have learned from my life is BE HERE NOW. ❤

[@JustSayReg]

As if I could not admire him more. He is truly a man of service to his family, to his community, and to a grateful nation. Happy Father’s Day to you, Mr. Secretary and to you as well Chasten!

[@Slackbot]

If this man ever decides to run for president he will have my vote.

[@duyminh49]

Who is here watching this video twice ? Thank you Mr. Secretary of Transportation.

[@omavicmcmurray2893]

Awe, what a lovely family❤Its so nice to see Pete, and the fam, ‘at home’😊I appreciate all that Pete has done for USA, not just transportation but addressing social issues appropriately. I would support him if he chooses continue in public service.

[@sydney1358]

missing him in south bend, but so proud of what he has accomplished

[@loyceholland6201]

We believe all children deserve loving, devoted, caring parents. I’m so happy for this family💕 all people deserve to be loved and accepted 💕💙👏 if adults were willing to see people the way children do. We would solve so much.

[@JustMeeee369]

While Chasten was speaking Pete was looking at him with such LOVE. 🥰

[@pugpug5232]

🥹 fills my heart with joy. What a lovely family. Happy Father’s Day to all you wonderful dads and the ones who stepped in just because.

[@anne8511]

Pete for president! Hands-down, no questions asked! He’s intelligent, compassionate, and truly cares about his fellow man unlike the ne’er-do-wells who seek power for all the wrong reasons. Please, Pete! We need you!

[@user-fs8tl7ni1w]

Whatever! You don’t ask for much.

[@yvonneplant9434]

I do hope he does runs again.

[@user-fs8tl7ni1w]

Why? Because the mayor of a small town is somehow qualified to be President of the United States. You must be a liberal. No substance; all feelings.

[@rtjahyadi7868]

And yeah unfortunately America prefer to choose a cheater, bully like Donald Trump

[@GeekieFalco]

You two dads are wonderful

[@EvelynStauss]

Beautiful ❤ This FAMILY of LOVE is what everyone's should family experience! Your children are beautiful!

[@sandragalati6281]

I love these guys. The world needs more of these loving humans.❤❤❤❤❤

[@PlanetEarth143]

Those kids are lucky to have these great parents ❤

[@douglaswild3852]

Happy Father’s Day to this great couple and these two amazingly loving dads. 💗💗

[@jillclarke7264]

The kids are so sweet. Loved and happy. Good job Papa and Daddy

[@jennyteresia]

What a lovely lovely man PB is. And what a gorgeous family.

[@scottblackson5606]

Someday, Pete will go down as one of the best presidents this country has ever had, that is, if this country can survive that long.

[@jamesk8s1]

🙌

[@janieg8287]

Yes! ❤

[@davispatricks5453]

I really hope so.

[@srp4551]

Ditto! 💯

[@user-vd4gf4qu5d]

It feels like a slam dunk.

[@williamhsantos6834]

Okay, who is the wise guy cutting onions in this comment section? Now, I can't stop these tears from flowing...Beautiful piece!!!

[@JRay.R]

For real! 😅video just ended and I’m here like, wait…why am I crying?! 😭

[@sophelet]

Pete and Chasten are a strong, loving, committed, tender couple who are raising two beautiful children with the same strength, love, commitment, and tenderness. I love seeing what devoted, smart parents they are. Gus and Penelope are blessed to be the children of Chasten and Pete, and I wish for them to have a wonderful life. Thank you for highlighting these loving fathers and their beautiful family!

[@sophelet]

Pete is also a very humble man who is always sharing the praise and opportunities he receives, too. For example, Pete is usually offered an upgrade to first class when he flies-which is at least once a week. He never, ever takes that upgrade, and instead he gives it to the most junior person in his group. There are people in the comments who figure they should only judge Pete from a bigoted point of view because of his orientation and family. Or those who blame some disasters on him even though the circumstances and trigger points weren't related to his professional work at all. There is a train safety bill sitting in Congress for more than a year because the GOP house won't send it to the Senate. Derailments happen a few times every day around the country, but the railroad industry refuses to build and maintain safe tracks and train cars. The door blowing off the plane is clearly about the plane's construction at a private industrial giant. The bridge collapsing is about the much, much larger boats that were even imagined when the bridge was built many years ago. The airline mess occurred because Southwest Airline hadn't upgraded its computer software in years, despite being warned about it for years, too. The job of the Secretary of Transportation is not the "first responder" in these situations, and has never been. In sum, most people don't know what the job of Secretary of Transportation is about. It's mostly executive in nature: planning, funding, policy; working with legislators, workers, and unions; making enormous adaptations to existing practices to respond urgently and intelligently to the disaster that is climate crisis. Buttigieg runs a department with 55,000 employees, and some of them are extremely senior with many years of experience as leaders in the department. He relies on excellent staff and has done a fantastic job with his vision for the future, management of a large agency; implementing and funding large, important projects; and he works extremely hard. We are lucky that he's in national politics at this level.

[@maryfinke7689]

You really describe his job so well. Pete is an extraordinary leader. As he has shown with the Baltimore bridge collapse, he is a master at collaboration to achieve success.

[@sophelet]

@@maryfinke7689 thank you!

[@cemooney48]

I just love this man. I'm 75 year old white woman who is very impressed by Secretary Buttigieg. He is intelligent, caring, smart, a Rhodes scholar, he speaks 6 or 7 languages. I do not care that he is gay. That is none of my business and it should not be anyone's else's business. I wish him and his family health and happiness.

[@xelamercedes]

Also, wish I lived near enough to be a spare Grandma to those absolutely adorable babies.

[@wezie13]

Big fan of these gentlemen! Chasten and Pete are wonderful parents!

[@johnnystir9796]

Happy Father's Day Pete and Chasten. Proud to have known Pete before he was Mayor Pete and Secretary Pete and even before he was Husband Pete! Good man all the way through.

[@SN-sz7kw]

Love it. A sincere & very talented man. The nation is fortunate to have him in this job. For however long he is willing to serve.

[@Lovesanimals736]

It is quite apparent to me that this beautiful family is full of both love and happiness.

[@Docj69809]

❤ Have a great Father’s Day Pete You deserve it

[@brooks8792]

So happy for all four of you!❤

[@jgsg2620]

I have to say, I may not agree with Pete’s politics but to be honest seeing him with his family makes me look at him in a different light. If that makes sense. I don’t know to me it makes me feel like they aren’t just their job, that he is like everyone else that is raising kids. And just wait till those little ones get to be teenagers and they look at u like u have 3 heads!! lol. Happy Father’s Day to these 2 great dads.

[@janjr165]

Interesting that it took this interview for you to see Pete in a different light.

[@TexanIndependence]

@@janjr165 That's the whole purpose of this puff piece, it's propaganda (literally by definition). The press working hand in hand to write soft puff pieces rather than do investigative journalism, like say asking Pete Buttigieg why our infrastructure is falling apart. It'd actually be more surprising if this collaboration between media and government to promote their politicians failed to work on anyone. Sadly, propaganda works now just as it did in the 40's.

[@greenvortex7]

​As a gay man...we also have to have some grace and be understanding that everyone is at their own pace in Life. And even more so this speaks to "representation matters." The commenter said he saw them in a new light and understanding and is that not what we want is to see people grow? We have to acknowledge that it took time to even each of us to accept our own truth so we cannot snap at folks who have a moment of epiphany. This is something to be said to someone congratulation to see difference but also have a deeper respect for someone and understanding. Demeaning does not help people want to have even more understanding. It was a very nice post by the viewer and just should be taken as such. ​@@janjr165

[@LizinVirginia]

Appreciate your comment showing it is possible to look beyond politics and see people as fellow humans. We need more of that.

[@baggaswas]

@@LizinVirginiatrump and veterans

[@louiseselfe616]

Loved this! Had not seen his husband before. What a great family they are. Pete for VP! Love and support from UK.💙🇬🇧

[@dalenemoore]

His calmness and level headedness are the tonic we all need right now.

[@dullaverage1667]

Happy Fathers Day to Pete and Chastin. Your family is another example of why America is very great.

[@kencoledc]

He is truly remarkable. Hope he’ll consider another run for the White House when the kids are older.

[@diana7043]

Name one thing Pete has done in relation to his job? What has he done for all of the area that had train derailments and spilled toxic waste? Pete is always late showing up and does little to nothing, even when he was mayor he did nothing! Prove me wrong.

[@nacarreira777]

He's got my vote!!!!

[@ga6589]

@@diana7043 Let me help you out with more than one thing Pete has accomplished. As mayor: Buttigieg's signature program was the "Vacant and Abandoned Properties Initiative". Known locally as 1,000 Properties in 1,000 Days, it was a project to repair or demolish blighted properties across South Bend. The program reached its goal two months before its scheduled end date in November 2015. In early 2015, after traffic studies and public hearings, Pete secured a bond issue for the Smart Streets program, which aimed at improving economic development and urban vibrancy as well as road safety. The project was credited with spurring private development in the city. Under Buttigieg, South Bend invested $50 million in the city's parks, many of which had been neglected during the preceding decades. As Sec. of Transportation: Pete reinstated an Obama-era pilot program which ensures local hiring for public works projects on May 19, 2021, with the goal of helping minorities and disadvantaged individuals. This program had been revoked in 2017 during the Trump administration. In late June 2022, Buttigieg launched a $1 billion Reconnecting Communities pilot program to establish racial equity in roads. Using money from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the program aims to reconnect cities and neighborhoods divided by roads through projects such as rapid bus lines, pedestrian walkways, and planning studies. Last year, the DOT imposed a record fine of $140 million on Southwest Airlines for mass violations of consumer protection laws in 2022 when the company cancelled flights and left more than 2 million passengers stranded. Furthermore, Buttigieg had the integrity and character to admit on national TV that he got it wrong with the train derailment and should have visited East Palestine sooner. (I have yet to hear DJT admit he's wrong about anything. His administration scrapped a previous rail braking regulation.)

[@CJinMono]

I don't want him to run again. I'd rather someone who isn't a neolib be president.

[@lorettanericcio-bohlman567]

@@CJinMonofunny, don’t you have some business to attend to in the republican party?

[@jakemoeller7850]

Happy Fathers' Day, Pete & Chasten

[@guyfawkesuThe1]

He is a gay former Mayor from a rust belt nearly Third World Midwestern town. I shudder to think where he got his dates in the military reserve he was in! Probably the men's room!

[@charlenemack7040]

I viewed this video a month ago but I just love this couple so much I had to watch it again.😊👨‍❤️‍👨👨‍👨‍👧‍👦 yippie, there’s an emoji for that! 💙💙💙💖

[@teresalegler2777]

What a beautiful family! Thanks for sharing this wonderful family story.

[@dodalton1]

Something about Pete makes you just want to be a better person. Such a sense of peace about him.

[@bethlane1265]

So lovely to see- Love is everything and mean everything to the kids :)

[@laurelcampbell5085]

Applaud Pete for his conviction and tenacity! I trust his judgement & would vote for him in any role he aspires to for our country!!