JUST IN: Potential VP Contender Sec. Buttigieg Takes Press Questions Ahead Of Harris Announcing Pick

On Friday, Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg, who may be a contender for Vice President Kamala Harris's running mate, spoke to the press.
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[@LCarefortheworld]

Pete served in USN in Afghanistan 2014-2017. Also was an armed driver for a year in and out Kabul transporting commanders avoiding explosives and traps. Speaks 8 languages. Far a cut above everyone who tries to punch him down.

[@suzankephart8461]

@@LCarefortheworld Did Pete care for East Palestine, Ohio? Those problems have yet to be properly addressed. Plus many other transportation problems. Everyone is like, where is Pete. What happened? Sounded like he had a commendable earlier record.

[@captcyco]

@@suzankephart8461this has already been covered, maybe do some follow up

[@suzankephart8461]

@@captcyco I know it's been followed. It's called his record. And that is what people are going to be looking at. I do appreciate another poster giving his military background. I will just put it this way. I am not for open borders, I am not for forever wars. I am for only US citizens voting in our elections. I am not for gun control. I am not for electric cars. I am not for being forced to buy anything I don't want. I think the rights of all people should be recognized. Including the girls that have spent their life training for a sport and faced with an opponent that has taken hormones and now they are a woman. Leave the children alone and where ARE the 100's of thousands of children that are missing? The list goes on and on. These are the things that Kamala Harris seems to have a starkly different opinions about. As a matter of fact, I really don't think it would matter who runs on that ticket with Kamala anyway. Sorry, I'm not going for that. Is Pete?

[@hordesCoffee]

@LCarefortheworld pee wee Herman big adventure. He still looking for his red bike 😁🤣

[@happycamper1372]

@@LCarefortheworld His father was a Marxist.

[@maryharrison8263]

I don’t care that Pete is gay. This is irrelevant to me. He is my VP pic with Harrison

[@happycamper1372]

@@maryharrison8263 His father was a Marxist.

[@danacrow-qt5dz]

Pete’s got my vote! He’s brilliant and he and Kamala would make an unbeatable team.

[@send2michael]

These comments are deeply troubling and focus on irrelevant aspects like his appearance, lifestyle, and family. Such personal attacks are not only inappropriate but also reveal more about the character of those making them than about Pete Buttigieg himself. Criticizing his policies and ideas is one thing, but targeting his personal life only detracts from meaningful discussions and only reflects poorly on those that comment.

[@danacrow-qt5dz]

Well said! Thank you!

[@jessecorrette6249]

You defending this poor excuse of a human being is the real troubling issue !!!

[@sueinlove4772]

Pete Buttigieg is the closest thing to a superhero the Democratic Party has! Of the remaining candidates, he's definitely Harris' wisest pick for VP. By far the best communicator, he refuses to be bullied by today's ill-willed Republicans -- without ever needing to raise his voice or resort to exaggeration. Buttigieg actually thrives in debates and interviews, and he always comes prepared with verified facts and figures, simple analogies, and quick responses -- even when he's being grilled by Congress or far-right news hosts. His ability to convey a message with fewer words and in less time is extraordinary, and it's pure joy to watch him not only win his opponents over, but put THEM on defense! After a solid education at Harvard (degrees in History and Literature) and as a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford (Politics, Economics, and Philosophy), worked as a highly paid management consultant at McKinsey & Co. and could be earning much more money than he does. But his devotion to our country led him to public service where he knew he could make a greater difference. And what a patriot! He served in our military as a Naval intelligence officer. His military experience and deep understanding of US and world history, economics, and politics uniquely position him to support Harris in international affairs. Buttigieg entered politics as a transformational mayor of South Bend, Indiana, completely changing the trajectory of a crumbling city by investing in poorer neighborhoods and infrastructure, increasing its employment rate, and much more. His educational record and his accomplishments in the corporate world, as an intelligence officer in the Navy, as a transformative mayor, as a father, and within the Biden-Harris administration make him a more qualified VP than a person decades older. He will further fire up the voters and be her best weapon in the campaign. A Harris--Buttigieg ticket will be unbeatable and give Democrats the landslide victory they need to send Trump packing!

[@normanduke8855]

The most brilliant politician of our era. Pete for VP!

[@marichespi8092]

He’s so nice and so smart and cute 🥰 every question he knows how to answer he’s so smart

[@emcee2684]

Too bad Forbes doesn't know how to use programs that will clean up the background noise.

[@cashaeleatemla]

Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to visit Wisconsin next week, accompanied by her new running mate, who has yet to be announced. The decision is expected to be announced Tuesday. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is one of several candidates under consideration for the vice-presidential spot on Harris' ticket.

[@suzankephart8461]

Do you know who the other ones are?

[@suzankephart8461]

Do you know who the other candidates are?

[@laxnative4622]

One of the other VP candidates is U.S. Senator and former astronaut and Naval Officer Mark Kelly.

[@mkate1947]

@@suzankephart8461the same amount of time it took you to type this, you could’ve googled it.

[@jasonkent6722]

Anyone in the government actually work ?

[@mkate1947]

Pete does

[@yohan1004]

This is 2024 !! America is Ready for VP Pete !!

[@kurt7833]

Drill baby drill

[@suzankephart8461]

Wow! This guy is known as a colossal failure. Just look no further than our citizens in East Palestine, Ohio. Don't expect this guy to be on top of anything.

[@carmelolopez5256]

I hope she picks him ❤

[@foggyg420]

Kamala was appointed, nobody coted for her nomination. What a slap in the face of democracy

[@Mike5487-hy8en]

We vote in november. Thats how our democracy works

[@blakrumba]

I love Pete! 🎉🎉❤❤

[@mar-d8472]

I assume no single person in the comments rn has actually watched and listened to this interview, since every comment is basically butthurt trash-talking about Pete as a person from Trump-lovers and NOT A SINGLE comment trashtalking this AWFUL audio (or anything Pete says, which all sounds pretty rational and concerning topics to help improve daily life and the future of all americans lol) ???? anyway, keep on rockin' Pete

[@suzankephart8461]

He was unavailable to address problems . Look no further than East Palestine. He is absent.

[@amp82000]

say whatever people will fall for it, people are like cattle we will follow

[@send2michael]

These comments are deeply troubling and focus on irrelevant aspects like his appearance, lifestyle, and family. Such personal attacks are not only inappropriate but also reveal more about the character of those making them than about Pete Buttigieg himself. Criticizing his policies and ideas is one thing, but targeting his personal life only detracts from meaningful discussions and only reflects poorly on the critics.

[@twinkyd.9166]

We should make a small educational piece for our "guests" driving here now. Our winter 30 vehicle pile-ups may be avoided if we teach some how to drive in the snow. Go... P.S. it needs to be in "their" language.

[@kurt7833]

No I can't explain.

[@Nyam78]

#Harris/Buttigieg2024

[@normanduke8855]

*Kamala/Pete 2024*

[@josephfalco7418]

This guy should be running for president, not Kamala

[@mkate1947]

He ran in 2020 and he was my pick. I still stand by him and just waiting to get my merch out.

[@UniversalPatriots]

More like VD contender 😊

[@micksmith7140]

💯😂😅🤣

[@reisebus-m4j]

So far, we have been allowed to call out Politicians campaigning for the Black or Hispanic vote, will we be allowed the same for the Trans and Queer vote?

[@suzankephart8461]

Well, the debates should be interesting.

[@Mike5487-hy8en]

trump is to weak to debate

[@suzankephart8461]

@@Mike5487-hy8en Cut it out.

[@Mike5487-hy8en]

@@suzankephart8461 Cant handle the truth?

[@suzankephart8461]

@@Mike5487-hy8en Looking at the job he did as Secretary of Transportation, the truth is pretty sad. Things happen and there is no urgency in him.

[@ghs5216]

Weird dude

[@reisebus-m4j]

He would bring a Community of supporters with him not based on Race.

[@tonymarks4967]

Never mind this political crap,what machine is he standing in front of?

[@ritamaldonado9305]

Disastrous job in transportation.

[@williamwasilewski7925]

😱 Pray 🙏🏼 For America 🇺🇸 Chaplain Billy Bob Bondage

[@mas3292]

TRUMP/VANCE 2024!!!

[@amynaddra7230]

Yes. That way he can get defeated

[@allenchu4326]

This guy is incompetent

[@cindyneeper]

Bad background noise. Reporter needs to speak up.

[@StillAlive2018]

A white man… please how insulting!! TRUMP 2024!!!🙏🏻❤️🇺🇸

[@kdcurran4]

President Harris 2024 / 2028.

[@reisebus-m4j]

Any country not supporting his policies and views, will have Humanitarian Funding Slashed.

[@oscarjimenez7685]

Wow. This is the winning ticket team strategy the Democrats came up: the Ho' and the 'Mo.

[@wydoesntexist]

😂

[@kdcurran4]

President Harris 2024 / 2028 / 2032 and beyond.

[@wydoesntexist]

@@kdcurran4 you don't get to choose. It's picked for you 🐑.

[@FunnyBunny-pd5xx]

​@@kdcurran4 So, you believe The Constitution of American is going to be amended ! DO your research before posting insane comments !

[@FunnyBunny-pd5xx]

THIS maybe to "curry favour" with the "alphabet" voting demographic ! IMO "He is the worst among the worst" of The D's.

[@jmorgan5252]

How did breast feeding work out for you Peety?

[@reisebus-m4j]

Riley Gains should join Trumps campaign now!

[@carly2981]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 with or without maternity leave

[@LCarefortheworld]

Pete served in USN in Afghanistan 2014-2017. Also was an armed driver for a year in and out Kabul transporting commanders avoiding explosives and traps. Speaks 8 languages. Far a cut above everyone who tries to punch him down.

[@PGVEL]

You are making fun of leaves that are for taking care of newborn babies. Or, do you suddenly don’t have any family values?

[@jdonalds160]

Pay no attention to anything this incompetent man says

[@kdcurran4]

President Harris 2024 / 2028.

[@kurt7833]

The well? simply put, Butthead. Explain to me if I'm wrong but this guy positions need to be corrected!

[@suzankephart8461]

That's how they do things. You do a horrible job and you get a promotion.

[@LCarefortheworld]

Where do you get your news?

[@kurt7833]

@@LCarefortheworld everywhere that's how you learn the Irrefutable

[@Wheelgauge-bt7ox]

Dumb&Dumber 2024

[@danacrow-qt5dz]

Aww someone’s feeling threatened. 😂

[@jacquelinekraynek6300]

Useless chestfeeder takes questions

[@PGVEL]

Guess you fed from your dad.

[@josephfalco7418]

Oh I hate Kamala. I Love Pete. Not in a gay way. 😅 but she is a loser. She can’t win. Pete can. We need to vote a new candidate

[@BoomBoomBoom..]

So he just gets to leap frog RuPaul like that?

[@spaceweasel]

Worthless!

[@christianradioE5]

HE LOOKS like a " Willie Talk" Doll ! Empty Empty !

[@jasononblast]

He resembles Peewee Herman.

[@joyciejd9673]

That or Alfred E. Neuman...

[@MsAnduk]

He reminds me of Howdy Doody

[@joyciejd9673]

@@MsAnduk yes! Howdy Doody too. Lol

[@hordesCoffee]

Pee wee hurman for vp 🤣🤣🤣

[@25wins1]

Someone needs to ask him about not keeping it in his pants. PENNSYLVANIA state representative Ryan Bizzarro says he hit on him at the Whitehouse.

[@MsAnduk]

Tweedledum and Tweedle Dumber

[@patdixon1748]

Oh my gosh someone needs to give their head a shake?

[@joyciejd9673]

I hope she picks this Putz but it will probably be Shapiro.

[@KamikazeJustice]

The Palestinians won't like Shapiro because he's pro-Israel. The Palestinians might be staying home on Election Day.

[@DougFregia]

Kameltoe and Bootyjuice. Just what America needs. NOT!!!!

[@cornellgeyer576]

Back Door Buddy is at least honest, but not VP material; at least he's trying.

[@barbarabyrne9846]

🤮🤮🤮

[@DavidTorres-vy8zz]

Petes got brain damage, pole smoker!! 😂😂😂

[@RichestPoorRedneck]

Black woman and gay man ticket. They clearly are just running for the city of San Fran.

[@KamikazeJustice]

Oh look... it's Pee Wee Herman.

[@spencer9540]

Oh look it's cat man JD 😺

[@SPXX99]

Look at Mrs. DEI, isn't she pretty😅😅

[@LossAndGainIsTheSame]

Aren’t you a DEI voter because you haven’t won a popular vote since 2004?

[@PGVEL]

Are you talking about Ms. Lindsey?

[@climatechangebidenbeachhouse]

Please pick Booty-Juice, please, please...pleeeez

[@doubleooh7337]

Only the media would promote a 3 legged horse as the last hope for mankind 😂

[@teresaambs7415]

Really no show wow the left must be really desperate 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@giiggii11]

He and Kamala have crapy resumes! Easy to debate😂😂

[@Mike5487-hy8en]

Then why is trump running for the debate?

[@giiggii11]

@Mike5487-hy8en he said it immediately he would debate her,and more than once if she wants to.

[@Mike5487-hy8en]

@@giiggii11 he never said that

[@Mike5487-hy8en]

@@giiggii11 immediately canceled the debate is what he did. Haha

[@Mike5487-hy8en]

@@giiggii11 he’s still running away from the debate right now!

[@DougFregia]

Looks like a dollar store Peewee Herman.

[@spencer9540]

Don't be jealous that he's handsome, and doesn't look like he spent too much time in a tanning booth in Mar-a-Lago 😂 like you know who

[@riverspirit7]

0:40 his analysis and misuse of numbers underlines his dei status

[@michaelcataldo808]

I'd like to see the correct numbers you're referencing as opposed to his statement. Not joking. Maybe he's wrong but you stating he's wrong without any evidence to back it up doesn't amount to much.