Sec. Pete Buttigieg: Why Fixing America's Infrastructure Is Fun And Exciting

[@LiverpoolFan74]

The most fun thing about roads and bridges. Fixing them. AGREED!!

[@stevenmoore3480]

Shame we lost Mane when we did though right?

[@LiverpoolFan74]

@@stevenmoore3480 Yeah. We could REALLY use him right now!!

[@sueyourself5413]

@@LiverpoolFan74 Conceding is the problem.

[@cc1k435]

The most fun thing about roads and bridges is being able to trust them in heavy traffic. Sounds boring, til the whole thing drops into the river below at rush hour.

[@therealjayz8036]

That’s why you’ll never walk alone

[@nunnayrbznez7745]

Love Him. Never thought I'd ever even know who the Sec. Of Trans was, much less have an opinion!

[@kaywoolsey3722]

Mayor Pete....seriously is one of the MOST intelligent men in politics. HE is so good at explaining the situation, what the problem is, and then telling you how to fix the problem! I wished he was older, I think in 10 or so years, he will be president!!

[@anne-louiseluccarini4530]

Can we wait ten years? We thought he was too young in 2020, but he's shown his mettle.

[@janicebeare8127]

I'm Canadian but really hope to see Pete as President one day. He's compassionate and capable, a rare combination in politics these days

[@richardlopez4318]

And corrupt! Isn’t that great!

[@hereholdthiswillya]

Look up Pete buttiegieg and wine cave. We don't need that. We need Katie porter or Katie porter. Or I guess if that's not possible, that Katie porter would work. 🤔

[@standarddeviation7314]

@@richardlopez4318 'corrupt' is too binary. Like the way Eskimos have many words for ice and snow, America needs about a dozen flavors of 'corrupt'... Pete is certainly not the worst we've ever had.

[@tonifloyd9420]

And brilliant. Rhodes Scholar, speaks several languages, and has well-thought out plans to manage international conflicts.

[@love_heals7576]

What he does is called smoke and mirrors

[@EBS1962]

Yes, Pete does this hard work for the American people!

[@CassTaz]

What a breath of fresh air. Pete B is all the things that US democracy used to stand for. He is a great communicator.

[@richardlopez4318]

Did it ever stand for corruption? Because he is as corrupt as it gets here.

[@oneirishpoet]

@@richardlopez4318 hahaha you tRumptards are so fucken stupid 😂

[@jamesirwin8917]

Agree with you heartshaped. He's bright, articulate, and honest in his manner.

[@arcanondrum6543]

_"Some More News : Pete Buttigieg"_

[@12x2richter]

He's one of the people who give me hope for the future of politics in the US. I just wish there were more than a handful of them.

[@karenconroy-3dogma]

I just love Pete Buttigieg. Sooo smart calm and well spoken. Such a good man.

[@neerajamb]

Pete is the coolest, smartest, most well-spoken guy! He should be the leader of the Dems

[@s.beccari4678]

Who would think that a sec of transportation would get a standing ovation...

[@mariegarside8830]

I would give him a standing ovation because he is working to improve public transportation.

[@jcoopes5604]

I’m glad he goes out (like on Faux news) and talks about what has been accomplished!

[@anne-louiseluccarini4530]

@@jcoopes5604 Yes - and he also talks about the NEED to talk about it! Without bragging or lying.

[@kaylablanton8519]

Love Mayor Pete! I hope he runs again for President, he will have my vote! He was my choice in the primaries for 2020. He's smart, a patriot & a great Dad. I just think so much of him!

[@maxinecatalano3845]

In a heart beat I would vote for this clever, articulate man.

[@rob.scalioni]

I consider myself a conservative Christian guy (theologically speaking), and I sure hope to see Pete someday (soon) as president Pete. What an amazing guy

[@JP1348]

Your friends would shoot this place up before that could happen.

[@Brett_S_420]

@@JP1348 For real. Does he know what has taken over those groups?!

[@jessamynrising3990]

Sorry you're having to deal with trolls, Robson, but please don't think they speak for all of us. I'm a religiously-unaffiliated liberal and I appreciate you and your comment. (I also happen to agree with you on this! Pete is great. 😊)

[@BuiltOut]

Please do elaborate so everyone can know just how stupid you are.

[@rob.scalioni]

@@BuiltOut hummm… interesting comment. Please expand on that

[@jericaaparece9669]

Love this guy. A great communicator.

[@kenforu1531]

He's the young energy needed across the board. Pete and Katie 2024!!

[@mkfd4571]

Yes, Ken!!! I would LOVE that ticket!!

[@lilwil-ns3uo]

My goodness, he'd make a GREAT president!!! I'd vote for him in a hot minute. Smart and fair, nothing better!!!

[@allwinds3786]

Agreed, he would make a great president. The problem is most people in these United States are not intelligent enough to know the president is a job for an intelligent person. Most people think it's a job for an entertainer.

[@geraltrivia6148]

@@allwinds3786 There are plenty of intelligent entertainers; a person's occupation should be less of a qualifier than their integrity.

[@allwinds3786]

@@geraltrivia6148 I agree with you, the problem is the incurious, unintelligent people who vote for untalented confidence men. Many of my friends are entertainers and musicians, it's not the entertainers it's the lack of education.

[@allwinds3786]

@cock NO IT ISN'T! Go away troll

[@richardlopez4318]

And corrupt!

[@Phoenix-in-flight]

Great work Pete. Infrastructure would be fun because you make things happen and keep the country moving. Excellent Senator. 🥳

[@ScytheNoire]

Republicans should be called out every time their constituents benefit from something that their representative voted against.

[@simonederobert1612]

Agree!! Out LOUD!!!

[@jeanneratterman]

YES!!!! ABSOLUTELY!!!!

[@melanies.6030]

The most galling part is that many have claimed credit for bringing that funding back to their home states even after having voting AGAINST it! R's have no shame.

[@watersportsbyjamesfitzroy5870]

Because they have no ideas

[@billtshudy3653]

and lib's do what to benefit you???

[@bobclarke2242]

Pete is helping Improve America🙂

[@bryancash9051]

I’m a simple man, I see Mayor Pete and I click on it to watch

[@47imagine]

Amen brother

[@3CHONPRODUCTIONS]

I see Pete on a ticket, I vote for Pete. We are simple people.

[@Directorslashwriter]

Pete seems like such a great guy. I'm glad he gets press.

[@cavaalli]

he is he signed me a baseball ball and was so so nice .

[@azusa9963]

I love mayor Pete! He is so smart and he explains things so well. Thank you for all you do and have done for the american people Pete 💙✌️

[@PresidentUSVI]

This guy just know how to grab your attention and deliver his message where you can actually understand. He does more for this administration than what he’s being paid to do.

[@cc1k435]

That is what makes him so suited to government work. Being able to explain things in a way people can understand is an undervalued and underrated skill in government. He stands out for speaking plainly.

[@joannmatthews4810]

Such a CLASS ACT!!!!

[@trojoe]

He's paid to be the secretary of transportion. 10,000 flights cancelled or delayed last month 8,000 flights cancelled or delayed this month 21 Airports on strike or protesting Railway workers on verge of strike again Pete Buttigieg is the worst Transportation Secretary in American history. but he does the words good lol

[@Weemadaggie]

he is very good on message

[@jamesmcinnis208]

He do.

[@bonniepoore1659]

How refreshing to hear an intelligent man speak! The hate, decisive talk spewing out of the mouths of so many "people" shows how small their minds are compared to someone like Mayor Pete!

[@hopper131]

What an awesome person, dad, and secretary.

[@brianwilson8983]

He is a worthless sexual deviant

[@ttselha64]

Pleasure to listen to an ntelligent secretary of transportation.

[@KC-603]

"roads scholar" 🤣🤣🤣

[@anne-louiseluccarini4530]

Not bad, not bad! 😊

[@alexandradicamillo7146]

I LOVE PETE SO MUCH! Will forever be a fan of this incredible man and cannot wait to call him President one day!

[@u.s.navy_pete4111]

Me too!

[@joannbowden6220]

Like in 2025, right?!

[@dianacasey6002]

OMG a man who actually knows what his job is and what the money is going to do.

[@nicholassmith7984]

Almost like he was hired to lead a department instead of wrecking it.

[@dianacasey6002]

@@nicholassmith7984 I know who knew ppl who are actually competent and actually enthusiastic about what they do.

[@nicholassmith7984]

@@dianacasey6002 Inconceivable!

[@dianacasey6002]

@@nicholassmith7984 😊

[@love_heals7576]

But what about the airlines that we bailed out

[@dancepiglover]

Pete is so sweet and genuine. He seems to want to (and try to) bring people of different points of view together rather than to fan the flames.

[@cleverusername9369]

Dear America: This man needs to be your president someday. See to it. With love, A friend from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿♥️🇺🇲

[@MBAinternetmktg]

Thank you! We will certainly try!

[@eschwarz1003]

Pete is the kind of intelligent, diplomatic, compassionate, down to earth politician we REALLY need now.

[@janmay7961]

Agreed. He’s a straight forward and extremely articulate speaker.

[@weirdunclebob]

If only we could only have that type, imagine what a great world it'd be!

[@tiararoxeanne1318]

And handsome too...😍 I know... I know... it's unrelated, and he's married and all. But still...

[@stratogustav]

What do you mean? Dude sucks in Transportation. Flights cancellations and flight changes have never been worst in U.S. history. Plus he is WEF just like Trudeau, Sunak, and Macron. Meaning they would install a CBDC to have more control over people's finances. So if they don't like something you do or say they can fine you.

[@shanelongest9326]

Ohio

[@ArnoldVeeman]

man, he should have been the president . . . I don't mind that Biden is doing the job, but Pete sounds so coherent and in a quick paced way. I just love the eloquence.

[@richardlopez4318]

Don’t worry, he still needed to learn corruption from your favorite corrupt democrat, Biden.

[@richardlopez4318]

@first last To go to jail?

[@terri6854]

@@richardlopez4318 To visit Trump in jail?

[@richardlopez4318]

@@terri6854 yeah where they all belong

[@Timithydwolf]

Pete has a point. Republicans didn't have a bill to fight inflation. Only fought against the bill that would fight inflation.

[@jflo7674]

They never have anything in place. All they do is complain about commies, socialists, immigrants, blah, blah, blah. 🙄

[@mariekastler5391]

BAMM. GOP is the party of NO.

[@cc1k435]

That's the part they always leave out of their mad rants, isn't it? GOP: "Inflation is the Dems' fault!" Voters: "What is the GOP going to do about it?" GOP: ... 🤷‍♀️

[@TraderRobin]

Correct. And now, with the Debt Ceiling issue coming up again, ALL of the Republicans have stated that they are perfectly happy letting America default on its debts, in order to get Democrats out of power!! Does that sound like the Republicans really care at all about the welfare of the American people???

[@jodinsan]

@@cc1k435 Because they only wat they know how to deal with problems is to replace the only party that is actually trying to fix the problems. Then, when they _are_ in charge, they cause even more problems that need to be fixed once Democrats are in power again.

[@al_lahn4264]

Lots of respect for Pete.

[@lenkacfk7155]

He is SO good at these PR gigs - articulate, concise, funny, relatable, highly intelligent, excellent at getting his point across - I really wouldn't be surprised if he got the presidency a few decades down the road. Provided you're still a democracy by then, of course.

[@anne-louiseluccarini4530]

@@lenkacfk7155 As you say.

[@shawnhampton8503]

What a class act... who is not an "act". Love Pete!! Public Servant indeed!

[@DJames-fn3cl]

What a superb way to start the new week!!!! There is nothing negative to say about this excellent human being. He will be the most important world leader of the future, if the deplorables can be "encouraged" to see truth and reason.

[@bradnorman7535]

yeah.... dont hold your breath. I suggest hold your nose😁

[@starkfaktory6920]

yes that's satire and i'm with you on that satire haha

[@SwimDudeSwim]

As someone who was born in South Bend, Indiana, I watched then Mayor now Secretary Pete transform our crumbling city into an area we can be proud of. We have a revived downtown business district. We have office spaces being renovated and remodeled yearly. We have an improved traffic flow and grid system. No mayor before him cared to fix any of this. It’s the greatest feeling to see someone who cares so deeply be able to do work like this at the national level. Secretary Pete would have my vote any time he needed it.i

[@anne-louiseluccarini4530]

Good to hear - thanks for that!

[@u.s.navy_pete4111]

Great to hear from his constituents! I believe Mayor now Secretary Pete is a gift to the nation!

[@ellafruitloops]

I’ve lived near South Bend when he was there, and this is 100% false. He didn’t do much for the city and in fact made things worse. He is one of those most under qualified people for the job of Secretary. He has lied multiple times, and continues to focus on the wrong issues. He was only chosen because there is so much money involved that people in power continue to lie, cheat, and steal.

[@bonniethompson2019]

That's so awesome!! I love him too!!❤❤❤

[@ktjovander]

Pete is a classy guy with beautiful sincerity and a caring, positive attitude. I’ve really come to admire him.

[@justinwortham]

This man needs to be president some day.

[@love_heals7576]

Corporations will be happy too

[@richardlopez4318]

He’s learning his corruption from the best dem. Biden

[@auto1640]

@@love_heals7576 the trucking industry hate this man, except the big mega carriers if you know what I am saying.

[@sheyla8053]

He’s an amazing well spoken politician I hope one day he can be the president because he’s incredibly smart!

[@love_heals7576]

Being well spoken is great but what is he doing about the bailed out airline and making sure they are screwing over the customers… perhaps that’s not his job but someone dropped the ball in that.

[@ShishakliAus]

Lots of smart people fuck over the working class

[@johniii8147]

There is a very strong chance he will be president. It just wasn't time yet his last run.

[@richstex4736]

@@love_heals7576 Notice how you don't hear as many horror stories about the airlines these days? Yes, there were several problems. Pete helped to negotiate a plan of action w/the airlines. Yes, there are still problems, but not to the extent of five months ago. Some issues do take time to resolve. Now he's spearheading the actual implementation of the Infrastructure Bill. He will be the man on the front lines. He's the Repubs' worst nightmare - a competent government worker.

[@lawrenceshdow]

Yes .. He wants to repeat massive debt spending habits to escape inflation caused by massive debt spending.... Such a brilliant man. Remember when we had politicians like clinton who gave us a balanced budget? Now we act like its an impossible task and cant understand why inflation is wildly out of control.

[@fayetolson241]

❤I just adore Mayor Pete - so well spoken and light hearted

[@meganbarber3599]

Love this man! I thought that idea of the heat melting the snow and saving money is ingenious!

[@cindyhill9091]

Secretary Mayor Pete is the most adorable nerd politician ever.

[@Buc-eesGurl]

You took the words right out of my mouth.

[@garfield2439]

Ikr love this guy. He is a "nerd" and I love it

[@richardlopez4318]

And corrupt!

[@Master_Petes_Theater]

@@richardlopez4318 How so?

[@cavaalli]

@@richardlopez4318 like your cult leader

[@chriskibbe2901]

Mr Buttigieg is smart, articulate, a decorated veteran and if we’re lucky and fortunate, soon to be President of the United States of America!

[@williamclarke4510]

Let's hope so. Biden has so many things unfairly blamed on him. He is too old and riles up the Trumpsters. Biden should at least get rid of Harris as his vice presidentia running mate.

[@chriskibbe2901]

@@williamclarke4510 yes….Biden has done well under the circumstances, but trumpeters hate hard no matter if it’s in their best interests or not. Well said re: Harris. Perhaps a good maneuver is to put Pete on the ticket with Joe in 24 and then resign a year or 2 in. Think a far majority would benefit with Pete’s platform. He’s very smart, Harvard graduate and Rhodes Scholar, yet it’s the fear and hate from the uneducated that oppose him the most, even though they would be sector to benefit the most. Like the song, isn’t that ironic.

[@anne-louiseluccarini4530]

Two years ago he was too young, and untried, but Biden knew where to put him to prove his effectiveness - and look what he's done! The future is his. Could be the best President ever.

[@DennisCaffey]

One of our best communicators in government today! Thanks Secretary Pete Buttigieg.

[@ericaboudreault231]

I love me some Buttigieg!

[@Xena3]

Love Pete! Can’t wait to vote for him on his presidential run.

[@uofm4life735]

He could become the first female to be president.

[@rigust12]

@@uofm4life735 wow, clap yourself for that joke

[@uofm4life735]

@@rigust12 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@uofm4life735]

@@rigust12 He did go on a two month maternity leave so where is the joke. Oh the joke is that he went on a maternity leave at all. He must be the wife.

[@rigust12]

@@uofm4life735 wow, never do stand up comedy bruh, u are not funny, at all.

[@u.s.navy_pete4111]

He'll be President Pete in the not too distant future!

[@kmlott0114]

Pete is an amazing human and so great at his job!

[@ManyfiresWoman]

I genuinely like how this guy thinks. He appears to be working hard for American cities. That reference to Mayors vs snow.plowing is a real issue.

[@marusnak1113]

I would support this man for President of the United States any time. He's brilliant and so well spoken. He can say "equally" without a smirk.

[@mobabyhomeslice]

What a great interview with Fix It Felix!

[@pchris0074]

I don't live in South Bend any more, but he is still my mayor. 👍🙂

[@donnaandre7633]

I love this man. Pete for President!

[@emmdeecastro553]

What an encouraging, inspirational American Secretary of Transportation. Practical, clever, smart and wise beyond his years. Way to go America

[@NexuJin]

Pete is doing what's good for the people, not what feels good for his ego. Rare quality for a politician. Keeper.

[@swimforward1700]

What an intelligent human.

[@judimcguinness7016]

I love Pete, he is so fair and is all about the people.

[@patricianoel7782]

I LOVE Pete!! ❤Thanks for ALL you do for our infrastructure. Sincerely. ❤🎉🎃

[@MalEdge]

Petes so enthusiastic about it 🎉 hes like a live action “fix it felix” 😂

[@mollyeichar]

Oh, Pete, you made me lol with snow and mayors are "the great predator/prey relationship for mayors." Keep it up!

[@elfari100]

It's so nice to see a politician doing his job and enjoying it too! Let's all come together and get to work.

[@toobasaurus23]

Future President, right here. So many of us dismiss the importance and necessity of infrastructure spending. It's tough to make that exciting, let alone me recognised for success with that role.

[@00SmileTime00]

Sure, the guy who couldn't get more than 2% of the black vote in a democratic primary is gonna win a presidential election 🙄

[@parvin46]

Love Pete. Calm, intelligent, interesting, compassionate and effective

[@misslanapaulford]

He'll make a fine president one day. All this experience seems to be bringing out the best in him.

[@Deathcon5fm]

An intelligent politician... always refreshing to hear him speak.

[@Starchild42]

PETE FOR PRESIDENT!!!!!! Katie Porter for VP!!!!❤❤

[@scottieapplseed]

If we had more politicians like him, we would all be purple and no longer red or blue, and it would be a glorious tie dye.

[@ScottH.]

I wish that was the case but the right wing propaganda machine would never allow their minions to appreciate someone thats rational and intelligent.

[@debrahelmlinger6256]

🌈🤗🌈

[@sidekickmusic5936]

MAGA republicans hate that guy. Get real.

[@julienelson8162]

I so admire Mayor Pete!

[@karenquinn3937]

I am always impressed with his intelligence and how he expressed himself with subtlety.

[@jamesirwin8917]

Yes, Pete is bright, articulate, and understands government. You're so right about that.

[@janedoe247]

Pete is such an amazing and intelligent person!!! I love him so much!!!

[@diannecardenas9866]

Love this guy. He's so well informed about what he needs to do.

[@am53n8]

Fighting against funding that would benefit constituents, but then happily accepting it when it somehow manages to go through. Politicians *sigh *

[@nolorosales]

I really hope to see him as President one day.

[@tomatlanta2665]

Love U Pete! We are here for you!!!

[@MacMcIntire]

Pete Buttigieg is the man! The way he handles himself and his respect for the others is so refreshing.

[@rosalie4797]

Thank you, Pete!!! More governors should be making a big deal out the money they're getting. In my state, the Republicans that are running against incumbent Dems, are calling the bills a pay-off specifically to these 2 Dems and the spending is the cause of the inflation. My tv is muted a lot!

[@cavaalli]

love pete !!!! hope he becomes president one day

[@cherylreynolds8148]

Love Pete. So well spoken.

[@murphln]

I can't wait until Mayor Pete becomes President Pete!

[@jeanneratterman]

Love Mayor Pete. He is a great guy. Grounded, a loyal and truly patriotic American, well-spoken and quick on his feet intelligence, well read and informed, good humored. I wish him and his family well always. Stay with us, Mayor Pete. We need you and more like you!

[@yurielcundangan9090]

We felt like months had past on when Stephen is absent for a week

[@mariealv4888]

Pete An example of individuals that should be running America. Thanks Mr Secretary for been who you're.

[@cmmsfam]

Pete for POTUS

[@laurahoward5426]

I would vote for Mayor Pete in a hot minute, for POTUS

[@jcoopes5604]

Vote 🗳 people! We cannot let the crazies get control!

[@gerardodwyer5908]

Under street heating has been a norm in Finland and Scandinavia since the 1970s.

[@heyheytaytay]

No way this man isn't president one day. It may take 20 years, but it's gonna happen.

[@ulurina]

I sure love me the great Pete Buttigieg! He is the man and an honest man that is! Keep up your wonderful and great work Pete and keep them politicians honest!

[@smthone]

I truly think this guy would make a good President.

[@toriblue]

I'm glad that the Dems have such a brilliant, articulate and kind man on their team.

[@jazzfan7491]

Love this guy. Hope he’s president soon.

[@boardaspen]

I LOVE Pete Buttigeg. Holy moly, he's amazing. And he's a complete nerd and gets excited for little things and it's absolutely adorable. I look forward to seeing him in leadership for a long, long time!

[@JeffLCoughlin]

He's gonna make a great President one day.

[@alexanderkaval7506]

There's a spot I NYC near the Con Ed building that people on the street will sleep on in the winter because the sidewalk is always hot...

[@jcoopes5604]

I enjoy hearing him talk, some in politics just ramble nonsense.

[@TheKaiTetley]

Trump is a prime example. I honestly believe Trump is literally talking out of his behind.

[@adamtak3128]

I'm a socialist and I have to admit, Pete is probably one of the few politicians who can speak coherently and confidently about the policies he advocates for. He's an incredibly asset to the Dem party and even though his policies positions are sometimes to the right of what I would like, he would definitely get my support. I don't really know who would run as the "far-left" politician come 2024 so until someone steps up who is as strong a speaker as Pete, I'd say he's my front runner.

[@cleatusbarncoat8642]

I’m 64 years old, and feel like I’ll be 74 in a few months, given the past 6-8 years. To hear Pete B refer to these obstructionist GOP’ers as skeptics becoming converts, and “the sincerest form of flattery” is absolutely amazing. I can’t decide if Pete is merely stepping over them, or so dignified and classy, than he’s soaring above them. Either way, his focus is on serving people, and it would bring me to tears, if I let it. Especially after what the GOP has put us all through. This man, ladies and gentlemen, is a Statesman.

[@u.s.navy_pete4111]

I believe we'll see President Pete in the not too distant future!

[@lilybryan9437]

"We are going to serve everyone equally" Pete is someone who is not partisan. You don't get that from the Republicans. Vote BLUE!

[@ihmcallister]

Pete for Prez!