Pete Buttigieg on JD Vance | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO)

The Honorable Pete Buttigieg gets real about Donald Trump's newly-minted running mate, JD Vance.

[@DSP12378]

Wow, it's really rare that Bill lets a guest talk for more than 1 or 2 sentences at a time.

[@britturk123]

With Buttigieg he is in good hands the man is as eloquent as a decent raconteur.

[@pee-buddy]

Nobody, and I mean NOBODY, is capable of derailing Buttigieg when he is talking.

[@mariarohmer2374]

Agree.

[@johnroberts7533]

Cuz he recognizes someone who is intelligent and humerus all in one and let's him carry on

[@h.l.malazan5782]

If you go against Trump from a Neo-Con, Neo-Lib narrative with zero social science, he will let you talk.

[@Futuretense101]

That was the most classy shade throwing I've ever heard lol

[@Donillini]

That’s classic Midwest passive aggression.

[@joshsiegfried1329]

"MY OPPONENT IS GAY"...Trump, n ol donny boy would destroy him in a debate. Pete is about as good of a leader as a potato

[@onYaFace2023]

lmaoo fr

[@joshsiegfried1329]

@@Futuretense101 lol trump would wipe his ass w him in a debate....you know its bad when even msnbc cant defend the libs

[@lonniedeckermusic]

@@joshsiegfried1329 omg...you're delusional

[@bradhombre6912]

Masterclass. He roasted the heck out of Vance, Thiel, Pence and Trump in 3 minutes and he did it without shouting, lying, or vulgarity. Efficient, insightful, engaging. Whether you're a pro-science/technology, a libertarian, a conservative Christian, a blue-color or rural voter, pro-democracy, pro-civil rights or anti-corruption, he gave you a reason to not support Trump, and he gave everyone a reason to not trust Trump or people in Trump's orbit.

[@makiss.2597]

Wow... where to begin. Brain dead hypocrites. I repeat "Guys like him".... successful bootstrapped and overcame diversity vs a DEI hire... guys like that? Lets talk about Pelosi's bank account why don't we.

[@michellea9857]

I don't think that a lot of Trump voters see a vote for him as an endorsement of all of his bad behaviour, there are essentially two people to vote for, that’s the choice before us.

[@57Strudel]

This was the best three minutes I've seen in the last ten years. How to boil it down to the essence!

[@VicKryMeg]

Pete has a Masterclass toileting America... East Palestine Ohio still does not have clean drinking water nor all damages repaired just one fine example but you're all good with that right..and... all good Ukraines got 240 Billion now.. Apparently being American doesn't qualify you to heard by politicians in your own country that you voted for like this one... Perhaps when war breaks out closer to home or right in it..He'll bend his ear .

[@petermorris1898]

He's smug, he's judgemental, he thinks he's morally superior and can categorise folks. You're welcome to him. I'll pass.

[@CatFurniture974]

Pete Buttigieg is the best “explain like I’m five” person I’ve ever heard. He cuts right through to the heart of the matter. And he’s funny, too.

[@J.M.Chadwick6]

Looks funny, too. He could easily pass for Mickey Mouse! lol!

[@bradthompson5383]

And he is a lazy liar.

[@thelaurels13]

@@J.M.Chadwick6 Aww while your cult leader looks like an orange pumpkin without two brain cells to rub together.

[@itookallthenames]

@@bradthompson5383is he lazy and a liar?

[@bradthompson5383]

@itookallthenames He lies in support of traning kids. He is lazy - he took paternity leave (with his husband) to take care of s baby. I wouldn't have a problem with that, except he did it while Secretary of Transportation during a transportation crisis.

[@deecee197]

The most dangerous person to debate is someone who stays calm but kills you with their intelligence….PB is that man!

[@MiguelReyes-of1hf]

This isn't a debate. He's on a comedy show. Did he fix E. Palestine? The Baltimore bridge? The 5 freeway collapse? How many disasters have happened under this clown and his responses have been to discuss the racial issues of building bridges and roads?! As a Latino immigrant even I find that absurd and comical... or maybe Dems in general are absurd and comical.

[@joemartino6976]

@@MiguelReyes-of1hf What a ridiculous set of equivocations. You sound like someone who blames everyone around them for a given problem without ever turning a critical eye on yourself.

[@Annagramma-u7x]

@@MiguelReyes-of1hftell me? What exactly did Trump do? Especially during the Covid pandemic? And I really don’t remember him ever fixing anything other than the Tax bills for his rich buddies. He was always saying he had the new Health Care plan just a couple of weeks away? Never happened. He’s just a grifter and we need to get him out of politics forever

[@TeddyLeppard]

Yes, he really should be the guy who sinks the Harris campaign for good. You forget... We've seen him and Harris at work... and they are both lying, awful people.

[@user-tm8jt2py3d]

​@@joemartino6976 youtube commenter Miguel Reyes isn't running for any office, much less the top echelons. Your standards for government are rock bottom. This entire administration has been an exercise in hiring subversive caricatures. The only blessing is that they have done nothing, and it has still been disastrous.

[@InfestationPony]

A man with brains and hearts. He gets my vote anytime.

[@TLhike]

When pete said “i was packing for Afghanistan while donny was making reality tv…. Mic drop

[@njstan8188]

Considering 2 of the last 3 Democrat president's have no military experience - not a big deal. (I'm a military mom so I respect that he went) what I laugh at is liberals bragging about a military service record.

[@LuisMarquez-c1h]

Very simply.... He ALWAYS speaks Truth

[@kevingibson2519]

The hands down best communicator in politics. If he runs again he has my vote.

[@missnicobella]

Same.

[@garyjackson3531]

You are not a serious human being. He's the most incompetent human being in the country.

[@HenryJuhala]

Now that Biden has exited the race, my vote is either for Buttigieg to be at the top of the ticket or on the ticket as Kamala Harris' VP nominee.

[@garyjackson3531]

@@kevingibson2519 Mayor Pete is the most incompetent human being on Earth. Useless.

[@garyjackson3531]

@@HenryJuhala Harris has worse numbers than segregationist Joe Biden. BTW, it's telling that segregationist Joe was only told to step away once it became apparent he would lose in a landslide. Never mind that he is too mentally incompetent to be President. More proof Democrats couldn't possibly care less about the American civilization. They only care about power and money. Harris needs to be impeached for not invoking the 25th Amendment long ago.

[@onYaFace2023]

that shade towards Vance was smooth LMAOO

[@tw4134]

😮Damn, he smacked down Vance, Trump, and Pence in one breath. We need him on the debate stage! I think he could win over any doubters with his clear as day logic.

[@AGoodVibe]

Can you imagine this man in a debate against ANY Republican? Good lord. This is what we deserve

[@jessicazellner7336]

Exactly. What we deserve. So tired of Trumps trash swirling around the planet.

[@buttertoast1146]

This dude couldn’t handle the pressure

[@LogicPhalanx]

The opposition isn’t smart enough to understand his arguments though.

[@LogicPhalanx]

@@buttertoast1146lol ok. He goes on Fox “News” and destroys the host constantly.

[@JD_13]

⁠@@buttertoast1146”this dude” served in the military, and still serves verbal beat downs on fox news while getting applause from the “other side”. I think he handles pressure just fine.

[@jamesdixon2338]

We deserve this man. He's here. Are we too stupid to elect him? We probably are.

[@KTPurdy]

Yes, we are too stupid. Remember when Buttigieg was running for president. He only got 3% of the primary vote. I don't understand it.

[@oldbab]

No, you got what you deserve already... go Harris, LaLaLa.

[@Guerry78]

As a conservative, I *PRAY* that the Dems run Pete. That would be incredible! Let this man in the kitchen, let him cook!

[@santiagoaguilar8429]

@@Guerry78Pete or Hakeem are my top picks

[@moonootoo]

Pete Buttigieg for Prez, Barack Obama for Vice-Prez LETS GO

[@war-painter]

I cannot get enough of PETE Buttigieg! More Please! He is so funny, erudite and HILARIOUS. OMG, can you imagine him as our American PRESIDENT? ❤❤❤

[@maryhelen-pu6wb]

Wow! Pete can save this nation! Absolutely incredible! I am in awe. He has my vote and I hope the vote of every citizen of the United Sates. His personal life is not the business of anyone ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@williamlauth279]

Yes

[@jacklukasewycz1316]

I very much hope that someday we won't have to imagine, we'll get to experience it.

[@krikitito]

I’ve always liked Pete Buttigieg. He’s well spoken, charismatic, rational. This is a guy I’d could get behind as president. I remember when he served in Iraq he tried to connect with the locals learning their language. You can tell he has a bright future.

[@subroaolcom]

And someday we as a national electorate will evolve to elect someone whose sexuality isn't a barrier.

[@jonathangrunstein-ks2dz]

Wow. American’s are so dumb if they can’t see through a born politician like Pete.

[@alexmook6786]

@@subroaolcom Totally....I am a "former" dem, but I would back this guy in a second if he were to run. I truly think he has a lot of integrity and is very rational and intelligent, which wont get him far these days sadly.

[@kathleenlogan6917]

Afghanistan actually 😉

[@Generic_1234]

Booty poppin buttigeig??? The climate czar caught getting a ride in a combustible engine suburban a mile from work and then gets out on his bicycle??? Or going UA when he’s needed for transportation issues??? Yea, man of great integrity😅 Great future Democrat presidential nominee. Can’t wait!

[@Seth-ff9dn]

The more I see Pete Buttigieg, the more impressed I am. This guy should be VP or run for POTUS in the future. Damn bright and articulate. I great communicator.

[@VicKryMeg]

What impresses you most about him... How he has loved to ignore America and his job... Feel free to drop by East Palestine. Ohio, with some clean drinking water and go talk to the folks about him there and see what they think...because no clean drinking water, place left a disaster as he pushed off to help give 240 Billion to Ukraine past 3.5 years...the guy sold out America... And here you are hoping to help him finish off whats left

[@commissartrogdor7799]

@@VicKryMeg I would like to point out that Pete Buttigieg is the Secretary of Transportation and neither of those things are within his remit. Admittedly, one could argue that he bears some culpability for the derailment in the first place as the Secretary of Transportation, though he has been pushing for stronger enforcement of railway regulations and for better safety measures. In addition, I fail to see how supporting Ukraine is selling out America considering doing so advances the geopolitical interests of the United States. It is within the interest of the US and the world at large to not passively accept wars of aggression. The war in Ukraine ending in a unilateral defeat for Russia could deter future wars of aggression from other parties interested in territorial gain. However, if Russia succeeds in annexing parts of Ukraine, other countries might take away that their wars of conquest might be accepted as well.

[@nobodyburgen4594]

@@VicKryMegHow is the transportation secretary even remotely responsible for funding to Ukraine? Also, he was in favor of regulation to prevent horrible accidents like East Palestine from happening again- but the Republicans in the House blocked it.

[@luckyjasonfan]

​@@nobodyburgen4594Thank you!!!

[@stellawessler7452]

Just because you are articulate that doesn’t mean you are right for the job 🤷‍♀️

[@thedudeabides3138]

I remember when Pete’s hat was in the ring a few years ago and I was really impressed….here we are years later and I’m still really impressed….here’s hoping his profile only grows and he becomes a serious contender for the Presidency, he’d get my vote in a heartbeat.

[@cgrsworld]

SAME!!

[@bast713]

I would love to see him as VP

[@mrp4242]

You must have been asleep during his tenure the past 3.5 years as Transportation Secretary. Takes a lot to be ‘The worst of all time’ in your particular branch. Smarmy smile too.

[@thedudeabides3138]

@@mrp4242 time of the month for you?

[@Soapandwater6]

I early voted for Pete in the 2020 election primary before he dropped out of the race. He already had me back then.

[@denisefelton5207]

LMAOOL 😂 Mayor Pete: 'hoping things work out better for Vance than Pence'

[@cecarblanco9933]

I thought it was Jon Crier saying that!!

[@danteassai]

Mentally ill leftist

[@austriasalzburg]

It will work out better for Vance, if the convicted felon Trump looses the election! Because it would be better for the whole world, if the mentally unstable individual one (Trump) is kept out of the White House

[@mato2047]

Yeah sad that you don't get that it's him admitting their getting as in the Dimocrata ass kicked this election. Otherwise his statement wouldn't even make sense in his empty skull because Vance will need to be VP for his statement to have any (it's wrong) sense.

[@ShayJones-y9i]

That’s my favorite part

[@john335i]

Say what you want about Pete, but in my opinion he would absolutely shred Trump in a debate.

[@beccacarrillo]

I'm not sure it could be a true debate. Trump just wouldn't be able to keep up with anyone as intelligent and well-spoken as Buttigieg.

[@alexandermilentis2130]

How? Pete couldn’t even run the 3rd biggest city in Indiana, he sure as hell couldn’t run a whole country.

[@john335i]

@alexandermilentis2130 Running a country is more than 1 guy. My comment was on his debating skills

[@spoonful1018]

You mean (boom boom) Pete would take him out back to the shed and get nekkid?

[@timbratten4049]

@@spoonful1018 That's a weird fantasy to share in KZbin comments. It seems like something you wish you could see

[@marisolcolon9698]

I LOVE PETE❤️❤️❤️❤️ May God continue to bless him and his family!!!

[@MsBlushing24]

He ate this up. At first I was like...he's gonna be so robotic, but then he sold me. We have talented folk in this party, I know THAT.

[@johnjones1459]

Nothing Robotic about Pete. You have him confused with republicans

@@johnjones1459thank you for saying that!! Even if he was robotic, I would prefer him over both the two old decrypts running for presidency. I hate both of those old f*cks, and would give this man my vote (as an Independent) if he were to run now!

[@777jones]

This guy will never be allowed to do anything.

[@richardpratt3091]

@@johnjones1459 Pete is smart and enthusiastic. Presidential material in 2028. Big change.

[@etiennescarbinski7890]

He couldn't run south bend, he's a disaster as sec of transportation but like any democrat only talks a good game

[@Glance852]

Thanks for putting him on the show. Thanks for coming to speak!

[@cgodfrey19]

If Pete Buttigieg were heterosexual, he'd be leading the polls by 15 points

[@PaquitoNYC]

Amen.

[@garrylafferty100]

Congressman Barney Franks got think done for gay community

[@DrStrange1966]

@@garrylafferty100 I agree. He was incredible. Doesn't get the recognition he deserves.

[@ronblack7870]

i think he is too short believe it or not. the taller guy almost always wins unless they are both tall. but a tall guy and a short guy ? the short guy loses. it's superficial but then so are voters.

[@kylebailey6333]

Sooooooo true!

[@SBorges-14]

I would vote for him in a second. He's such a good person. Rare air when it comes to politics.

[@BettyCloerWallace]

And one of the most intelligent and thoughtful people in American government today.

[@A_A_K_123]

Masterful, Pete is always on point, articulate and clear

[@jeffmosier1369]

No one else in Washington has the clarity and depth of his communication skills. Unreal.

[@unclebrian1373]

Pete is as fair and honest as it gets. he’s good at taking the entire situation and simplifying it for anyone to understand. Fox News stopped inviting him on. Lol

[@bradthompson5383]

Pete is a lazy liar.

[@people_of_pez2532]

@@bradthompson5383explain.

[@MichaelM-ej2oc]

Wow you are naive like a child

[@unclebrian1373]

@@bradthompson5383 you define lazy by not giving an example.

[@bradthompson5383]

@@unclebrian1373 he took paternity leave from his Transportation Secretary position in the middle of a transportation crisis. That's lazy.

[@segoviaone]

I wanted to thank you for your honesty. Can’t say it any better.

[@erinbrooks4149]

So glad you had Pete Buttigieg on your show. I watch him every chance I get on various networks because he is so articulate, so down to earth, smart, compassionate, open minded, etc. He thinks rationally and puts things in perspective.

[@iWillProbablyDieOnTwoWheels]

People say the same about Biden.... I feel like people say things to get themselves to believe it.

[@mikec3756]

And yet, not much of a DOT head. Sometimes politicians look and sound great on TV, but don't know how to lead effectively.

[@marttyd]

He’s married, leave him alone.

[@rcsib7184]

​@@mikec3756As opposed to Trump's DOT Secretary Elaine Chao, McConnell's wife who resigned in protest after January 6th?

[@JeffShacter]

How's the weather in Moscow, Comrade? Got vodka? Got prostitutes? ByeDon - Harris 2024 Reason or Treason. Choose one. There is NO "Us or Them" in We the People GOP = Government Of Putin @@mikec3756

[@bethmccann3272]

You hit the nail on the head with your quip about rich people.

[@sarnaik]

Can be clearly seen as it happens in real time if you watch the All In Podcast.

[@WCGreeny]

Yeah, I've seen some articles on the tech right and JD Vance, but really it just boils down to that they want money and power for themselves.

[@deltacharlie2463]

And the Ds have spend the last 4 years fucking over everybody, rich or poor.

[@weezer543]

@BabyGirlDontEvenPlay you mean all the trust fund layabout leeches he tries to defend working Americans from. Nice try randroid.

[@davidwelty9763]

Of which he, and everyone in the administration is as well.

[@Graybeard_]

Please let Pete be our president in my lifetime.

[@gregschneider4566]

Denied

[@RockieRacoon]

He's fooled you. Therefore, a great politician. He's an inch deep and a mile wide. He's ex McKinsey, where they teach you the art of bullshitting.

[@brettgoranflo5101]

@@gregschneider4566 100000000% denied.

[@dianeschebetta1656]

No not a good idea. The man has accomplished nothing in his cabinet post.

[@JeffShacter]

If that were the case, Boris - it isn't, of course - he'd still be more effective than former Prez Chump, who accomplished nothing whatsoever of substance for the American people. BTW, how's that border wall working out for you? Mexico still gonna pick up the tab? LMAO, Loser! How's the weather in Moscow, Comrade? Got vodka? Got prostitutes? ByeDon - Harris 2024 Reason or Treason. Choose one. There is NO "Us or Them" in We the People GOP = Government Of Putin @@dianeschebetta1656

[@emillion4470]

Sec. Pete for VP! That debate will be epic. His brand of shade is meaty and delicious. He is the most effective communicator in politics I've ever heard. No tricks or cloying sentiment and mindless obfuscation. Even @ a FOX town hall, the lion's den of conservatism, they were stunned enough to stop and listen then gave him a standing ovation.

[@lanacookingham873]

He's always entertaining. I wish he was more popular because he eventually vould be a great president with world wide acceptance

[@freedomlife3623]

America is too religious & backwards to accept this intelligent & compassionate man, your loss.

[@rustinstardust2094]

If he agreed to be tough on crime and close the borders I totally would vote for Buttigieg.

[@wk.t2161]

@@lanacookingham873 he seems as incompetent as Biden and Harris.

[@lucyclements8953]

He has a great chance for VP since Biden bowed out. Another plus is that if he's chosen dems would not lose a senate seat or governorship. They would be stupid to lose a sitting senator. Mayor Pete is so smart, quick witted, military honors, family man and hard not to like.

[@boomds5602]

@@wk.t2161 and yet none of those 3 are more incompetent than trump

[@manuelleal5046]

Son of a gun... Every time I hear PB layout a Message and/or a Retort... He Genuinely Impresses me with a Truthful & Factual Delivery... Nice choice, President Biden... Indeed😊

[@deanm.3881]

Vance in 2016: Never Trumper Vance in 2024: Hawk tuah!

[@ScooterOnHisWay2024]

You taught him well.

[@carlocalingasan998]

Like most voters they really don’t love Trumps language but they remember how he was a great president

[@j.breyner9630]

@@carlocalingasan998, yup, ant the Moon is made of cheese. How is that bleach working for you.

[@dougmccallum878]

​@@carlocalingasan998 Nope, history says the worst but keep lying to yourself and everyone else., orange lips.

[@Feebee0622]

Hulk Hogan is a disgrace. Vote blue, blue, blue, blue, blue, blue blue 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@bradleyland]

How is someone so smart, so empathetic, and so reasonable still in politics. Pete Buttigieg is just amazing.

[@wasilisalewski969]

Pete is a delight to listen to, clever, literate, and logical. Go Pete.

[@et50482]

Just incredibly ineffective and full of spin and not logic

[@zedxxx9]

It's amazing how willing people are to support someone who SEEMS like they are good people, when all the evidence demonstrates that they really aren't. This is the problem with people developing opinions of these fools on a show like this... one hosted by the king of delusional gas lighters. I also used to admire Bill Maher and believe in his takes and those of guests who seemed reasonable. But once you start to REALLY pay attention you will realize they are not at all logical or clever. At best they are smart enough to know they are lying to you.

[@Rhythmattica]

@@zedxxx9 ^^^^ Enjoy your Cult.

[@gigachad3925]

@@zedxxx9 Pete's record as a mayor and cabinet secretary have both been great. I'm not just supporting him based on how he speaks. Of course I would prefer a little more experience, such as being a governor, but that isn't a dealbreaker for me.

[@TomStarcevich-fb3qo]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 He sucks!!!!

[@Angela-tt5ik]

Love Pete. So sharp and articulate. Can tear anyone down. Perfect Bill Maher guest.

[@zby723]

Perfect description for Pete

[@TeddyLeppard]

He has no support and neither does Kamala. Democrats are going to experience a historic loss this year.

[@Yola-zl2tv]

I bet you do.

[@njstan8188]

He couldn’t get past Joe Biden.

[@SunnyLovetts]

you are probably also a sociopath lol

[@addybugz5447]

The answer to 99% of questions is money.

[@JeffShacter]

u boris How's the weather in Moscow, Comrade? Got vodka? Got prostitutes? Reason or Treason. Choose one. There is NO "Us or Them" in We the People GOP = Government Of Putin

[@Hood2Country]

No it's not its surveillance

[@addybugz5447]

@@Hood2Country Surveillance is best so ppl are safe..safety is to save money...If a company didn't save money by surveillance it wouldn't do it.

[@Hood2Country]

@addybugz5447 we are doomed ,wow

[@Hood2Country]

@@addybugz5447 ew

[@JasonPengo]

I understand why Kamala might choose someone else, but boy would choosing Pete ELECTRIFY the Dems in a way that we've not seen in our lifetimes. More than Obama.

[@northstar9947]

Love Pete, he's smart, decent, kind, well spoken etc., great things all leaders should have, he would make an excellent President some day!

[@RosePetal17]

Agreed!!!🫶🏻

[@bethhardesty2981]

why is our country too dumb to accept this man as POTUS or VPOTUS

[@ATRTAP]

Because he comes across as a boring gay dork, which is fine but probably unlikely to give one that edge to win a very competitive popularity contest.

[@CharlesCrawfordIV]

@ATRTAP “Boring gay dork” is basically my dream list of qualifications for American presidential candidates.

[@CascadianFyn]

Patience!

[@gerrybyrne5636]

Homophobic oafs permeate the place.

[@arthurmurfitt7698]

@@ATRTAP🫠

[@apexerman1]

Pete Buttigieg would be an outstanding president. He's incredibility articulate, intelligent, unflappable, courageous, honorable, and even-handed in our polarized culture. We'd be lucky to have him.

[@williamrippley2481]

I sure would enjoy watching Pete debate JD.

[@floridacrackerguitartips6004]

I hope Pete makes it to the presidency one day. He served in the military, he's highly intelligent, he speaks multiple languages, he's humble, and he respects the U.S. Constitution.

[@brianclement9240]

Have you forgotten..DEI hire..Ya, he's making a difference..😂

[@bondpit8750]

Respects the U.S. Constitution? If he were President with a Democrat majority he’d stack the Supreme Court and do away with the Electoral College, permanently silencing those “Midwest guys” (he claims to have encountered) and the rest of the ‘flyover country’ he so thinly despises. His father was a lifelong disciple of Antonio Gramsci. The apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree. He’s a wolf in sheep’s clothing. His serving in the military was not for love of country, the Constitution, nor born from a desire to serve. It was nothing more than future resume puffing. These people have a plan and they play the long game very well. If Mayor Pete is still politically viable in 2028, I love to see a debate between him and JD Vance should he the Lib’s choice.

[@floridacrackerguitartips6004]

@@brianclement9240 Please...don't take your latent homosexuality and anger out on the rest of us. Ditch the jacked-up Dodge Ram pickup truck and just come out of the closet and relieve the rest of us of your misery!

[@nerminsnowhuseinbasic9340]

He is DEI hire unlike JD Vance who fought his way through life, literally fighters Vs cuckolds that is the GOP VS DNC.

[@audi.6106]

Doesn't respect the 2nd amendment

[@RobertoMercado-j8c]

3:08 probably the most smart man in politics today and also definitely the most compassionate and well spoken

[@technicalout9547]

I love Secretary Pete. He’ll be a great president in 4 or 8 years. He’s so intelligent, articulate, relatable, hardworking, superDad, and full of empathy and kindness, but won’t put up with any BS. 💙💙💙

[@ereini0n]

He's never accomplished anything in his life, and the only reason he's in the cabinet is who he sleeps with.

[@Codisrocks]

The thing is though, we have to win this time for that to happen. Because if we don't we'll never elect another president again.

[@user123-ABC-AAA]

@@Codisrocks It's all a gamble and the stakes could not be higher. But many people will vote against donny no matter what. Pete can humiliate him and Maga needs to see him humiliated.

[@Codisrocks]

@@user123-ABC-AAA he's not capable of humiliating him to his base. No one is. They're remarkably resistant to information and facts.

[@mattmcevedy9982]

Imagine what he would do to J.D. Vance in the VP debate?

[@victoriaowen3372]

OUCH!

[@JLakis]

I'd love to se VP Pete!

[@KLM738XO]

Vance would skewer him.

[@victoriaowen3372]

​@KLM738XO Honey Vance is playing checkers and cheating at that. Pete is playing 3 dimensional chess! Vance would get a fact checking scourge with a smile!😅

[@bobbyj731]

Pete wasn't out there enough in the media during the primaries for 2020. Perhaps the media didn't want him? Smart guy, good communicator, was a naval officer. I would vote for him.

[@garrylafferty100]

He be a good fit for Harris vice sense Joe out know.

[@marilynmanchester]

The media and the Right is afraid that being gay is contagious and you know they wouldn't get an anti gay vaccination...lol

[@user123-ABC-AAA]

Media did not want him because they cannot corner him in a conversation.

[@vernonjenkins3570]

I would love to see him in the White House! He too is a Veteran like me, he in Afghanistan and me in Vietnam!

[@bonniepoole1095]

Love Pete! Informed, articulate, hard worker! I could listen to him all day!

[@etiennescarbinski7890]

And an absolute failure at any govt post he's been elected or appointed to

[@bobross3781]

@@bonniepoole1095 you probably think the wenches on the view are " smart" too 🤣

[@adaml.5355]

​@@etiennescarbinski7890Prove it.

[@pwp8737]

If we were a better country, this man would be running for President, and would win.

[@ereini0n]

Why? There's nothing of substance in him, he's just another Obama, nothing but an identity.

[@ScooterOnHisWay2024]

If by better, you mean pathetic.

[@AndrewG-FW-TX]

Pete is the same type of politician.

[@michaelmancini5773]

He's incompetent , ask East Palestine OH,,, WTF are you people drinking?

[@The_Randumb_Channel]

​@@ScooterOnHisWay2024no, pathetic is half the country wanting a convicted felon and liable rapist to be President. Great morals on the right 😂

[@cowboybuddhaful]

Buttigieg is maybe the best political debater I've seen; love his style!

[@Gr8gg787]

He was such a good debater he lost to sleepy Joe. Check his record as mayor hint it was horrible. He’s secretary of transportation now and he’s worried about racist highways lol

[@rikkiechambers4959]

I wish we could choose Pete .. he is so smart and articulate and funny !

[@thomasdavis5470]

Pete is great and very eloquent. I would vote for him as President.

[@brandontwohawks]

Same, Pres, VP, I'm in.

[@interestedobserver587]

Are you serious? He failed as a mayor and has failed in his current position.

[@boomds5602]

@@interestedobserver587 nope he didn’t

[@boomds5602]

@@interestedobserver587 trump failed at running casinos and hotels and yet here you are drooling all over him and failed as president

[@interestedobserver587]

@@boomds5602 How are those charging stations going?

[@AnimeIntroStyles4]

I’ve always found Buttigieg to be an outstanding communicator.

[@carlodave9]

Ya think???

[@587G]

He's intelligent, articulate, has integrity and common sense, you know.... everything most republican politicians don't have but try to pretend that they do!!

[@TheWeirdguy6]

Yea . I loved the way he communicated his excitement that instead of opening factories in the US for jobs. Car companies opened plants in Mexico. It was a truly weird thing to communicate

[@jonathanfoutz8931]

A fantastic communicator… and a terrible leader.

[@christinequinn5355]

​@@587GAnd they, and even many male Democrats will openly and verbally despise him for being a GAY/DEMOCRAT. The amount of CLOSETED ANGRY GAYS in the Republican Party must be enormous. They have become the most paranoid, schizophrenic group of people I have ever seen under the same banner.

[@phloxdiffusa]

So good to watch. From BC, Canada

[@kingdingeling3975]

As a Dutch person watching this in Holland, Pete is such a great guy. Intelligent, fast thinking, decent. Dont understand why millions of people prefer Trump over him. Where did it all go wrong?

[@jonjurgen8911]

Stay where you are

[@chopperchuck]

so the fake news got to you in holland, worry about your own country

[@laughinggas5281]

America seems to be in a mindset where they need somebody allowed and Brash and Pete is neither

[@cliffclerval8149]

We could ask the same of you, why has the likes of Geert Wilders and the PVV have become the majority party in the Netherlands 🇳🇱 🤔

[@northrupn10b]

This American prefers Pete. We have a terrible problem with $$$ = political power in the US.

[@RobMyself]

Unflappable, concise and articulate. He's a one in a generation.

[@wasabiflavoredcocaine]

And my flights delayed again

[@2011hwalker]

so why do we have incoherent guy as the President

[@RockieRacoon]

He's fooled you. Therefore, a "great politician." He's an inch deep and a mile wide.

[@red149]

Yeah he speaks very well . But action ? Zero !

[@litedawg]

Give me a break

[@DannyEastVillage]

Pete is as quick as anybody in public life, great at thinking on his feet and communicating, understands complexity of issues and brings them round to terms anybody listening can get their head around. Best of all, he seems to be a totally decent man.

[@akhost3929]

He was probably the most incompetent transportation secretary that we’ve seen

[@Idontknowwhatswaitingforme]

@@akhost3929love to see some specifics on that.

[@js4ne1234]

@@akhost3929 Explain please.

[@BradyHansen81]

Yes, transportation has been amazing under him hasnt it? If you can’t detect the sarcasm I’ll tell you it’s there

[@JeffShacter]

Awwww. Is Boris having a(nother) bad day? Reason or Treason. Choose one. There is NO "Us or Them" in We the People GOP = Government Of Putin @@akhost3929

[@GillDawe]

How incredible would Pete be as a running mate for Kamala??? He was absolutely my favourite candidate in the 2020 election, but I'm not sure we have time to try and push someone like him out against Kamala right now. A competent, experienced woman of colour and an eloquent gay veteran? Fuck yes. What a duo they would be, and such an incredible opponent to JD Vance! What an amazing VP debate that would be!

[@josepholeary3286]

“IN HARVARD I MET A LOT OF PEOPLE LIKE HIM, WHO WOULD SAY ANYTHING THEY NEEDED TO GET AHEAD.”

[@kaitai5900]

Kettle calling the pot black. Pure politicians both of them. Mayor Pete is greasier.

[@4336aaa]

It's not just a way of life for some of the higher educated, it exists throughout the population. In more populous terms it's called kissing but. And now the Vance lips are starting to pay off.

[@anti-liberalhumanist9199]

Pete was, and remains, one of theose people.

[@4336aaa]

@@anti-liberalhumanist9199 When you do the flip, do you think that's clever.

[@JeffShacter]

u boris Cry me a river, Boris. How's the weather in Moscow, Comrade? Got vodka? Got prostitutes? ByeDon - Harris 2024 Reason or Treason. Choose one. There is NO "Us or Them" in We the People GOP = Government Of Putin @@anti-liberalhumanist9199

[@Hipstove]

How come after so many years Harvard did not manage to communicate to the students that integrity is important as they try to get ahead? Confucius did it so many years by telling his disciples that "The gentleman loves wealth, but acquires it in a righteous manner."

[@yc1940]

Probably because ppl without integrity tend to be more financially successful and therefore have more disposable income to donate back to Harvard? The Confucius belief system was used by the ancient Chinese government to control the public so no one would become wealthy enough to challenge the authority.

[@maryclaremayo6157]

Prosperity theology - positive thoughts, faith, devotion to God brings you whatever your heart desires. That's it. They don't have to be nice to anyone or help anyone, they just have to tithe to the church and they are rewarded manyfold. If others are struggling, that's their problem - all the poor have to do is have faith in the Lord and they too will be rewarded. It's all a load of crap, but there it is.

[@charliecrowley1070]

Pot hole Pete sucked as a mayor but wooooohoooooo make him president, wow!

[@rickmartin9420]

That's a lesson you learn in kindergarten, not law school. Sociopaths learn that lesson a little differently than the rest.

[@1525boy]

Because that’s not what Harvard is about.

[@FaerieDragonZook]

Pete needs to be out there every day in a role as a spokesperson. He's one of the best that the dems have at both explaining the achievements of the Biden administration and exposing the hypocracy of leading Republicans.

[@vinumcopia9850]

Pete was the first Democrat who dared to go on Fox News to talk about abortion, and got a standing ovation from its audience.

[@jimsomerville3924]

That would be a much better role than transportation secretary, which he is completely unqualified for.

[@th3frogman]

He's full of shit.

[@anthonyelwick3600]

Blacks don't like him

[@lawrencedieck2222]

Lol he knows nothing he didn't get to the Train wreck for a month. What a fool

[@kannakanina6552]

Harris-Buttigieg all the way.

[@roscocostco8586]

You're Russia, China and Iran's wet dream.

[@froggy5869]

Hell no!!

[@Bigwave2003]

Pete has a bright future, but he makes no sense with Kamala. He can't deliver a battleground state. And reaching out to middle America doesn't involve a Jamaican/Indian woman adding a gay man to the ticket.

[@SamuelSwaggerStep]

I think that would be the best and they have actually worked together but strategically I understand why they may push for one of the swing state Governors. And because identity politics matters unfortunately, why they may choose a straight white male. I kind of liked the idea of a two female ticket too because it could really push abortion rights to the forefront for single issue voters. What an interesting time and election.

[@roscocostco8586]

@SamuelSwaggerStep You're China, Russia and Iran's wet dream

[@countdebleauchamp]

Buttigieg nailed the appeal to Silicon valley types.

[@lukewilliams9428]

Ok so why does most of Silicon Valley (mostly rich white men) support democrats?

[@tygrys96]

Did he..where was this logic when they were backing Biden.

[@ts2k2000]

Right... I guess that's why Silicon Valley was cool with Trump in 16 and 20 too...

[@leeroth1395]

@@tygrys96 The subject was Thiel, and he was always a right-wing narcissist. Most of Silicon Valley backed Biden in 2020 and still back Dems.

[@CommaCam]

@@ts2k2000 Peter Thiel and Elon Musk don't exactly represent all of Silicon Valley. It's an exaggerated premise to begin with.

[@braveintheattempt]

Pete's gonna be President some day. He's just too smooth and has flawless communication.

[@imilliemedina666]

He's Klaus Schwab with a candy coating

[@jjgreen5206]

We need him now.

[@jjgreen5206]

@@imilliemedina666 troll

[@bobross3781]

🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@bobross3781]

@@jjgreen5206 you're right ..Klaus is a bottom ..mayor pete is a top

[@tinkler4]

I like it when I see another intelligent, witty, smart guy on Maher show.

[@paulweeldreyer7457]

Ahhh yes, Mayor Pete, the one guy who could make being the Transportation Secretary look like a really difficult job lol.

[@jamieparker8362]

It’s all about money, they want tax cuts.

[@Nookalu]

@@jamieparker8362 because every common sense business guy knows that if Biden wins then next year Trump jobs act will expire and it will revert back to 2015 tax rates. This can have huge impact on economy and also possibly job losses for many.

[@BeatMedicare]

Why haven’t the Dems passed legislation to end the tax cuts? It’s been four years

[@TTT-oe8jq]

And these two, by the way very rich men, want to give, give ,…

[@akhost3929]

Why is it that all the tech billionaires, George Soros, and shady companies like black rock are supporting the Democrat party?

[@th3frogman]

I want a tax cut, and I'm not rich. I'd like to be.

[@SharonNummer-qt6mg]

Pete, you are simply amazing. A future occupant of the White House! ❤

[@garrylafferty100]

He in Biden adm.

[@clayman1980]

Can't America have this guy as the Democratic presidential candidate?

[@Cubeforc3]

He ran and the leftists considered him the devil.

[@666specter666]

it would be great, but america has one big problem with Pete... he is gay..

[@pensivepenguin3000]

I’m sure he’ll run again in 2028. I like Pete

[@Binkernard]

@ALBUNDY-r9b😂

[@pensivepenguin3000]

@ALBUNDY-r9b lol cry harder

[@pierremartin9048]

Brilliant, Pete for future President. Incredibly well spoken

[@liannebedard5521]

Pete is such a welcome relief from the sludge and drudgery of the moment. I’ve seen some who think they’re going to win a verbal sparring match with him…oh my.

[@snuffeldjuret]

I don't see this as a big win. It is very easy to say white man bad or rich man bad, it is much more difficult to address the concerns of the poor working class.

[@josephstevens9888]

Maybe Pete Buttigieg will be the Democratic nominee for President in 2028?

[@j.j.9123]

Just not enough experience. He was Mayor of an extremely small town in Indiana and now he’s been Transportation Secretary. I’m hoping for Adam Schiff, another bright, articulate well educated msn with experience in the house and hopefully, the Senate. By the way, he is more central so would appeal to independents.

[@yagballs676]

@@j.j.9123the most liar in Congress. 😂😂😂😂 where’s the substantial evidence of Russia Russia ?

[@TeddyLeppard]

@@j.j.9123 Adam Schiff is widely acknowledged to be one of the biggest liars in Congress and that's really saying something.

[@alexc9638]

@@j.j.9123 Adam Schiff? Bright and articulate? 🤣

[@catward3267]

You do realize that most US Senators have only ever run a staff of about a hundred people, right? Pete got more executive experience as Mayor of Indiana's third largest city. The DOT is waaaaaaaay bigger than anything Schiff has had to organize or run. Schiff has been in elected office longer than Pete, but being from CA, that is usually a negative factor. They both are AMAZING fundraisers! Pete has served in the military,speaks multiple languages and has young children. Schiff is a Boomer, who has more personal wealth. They both are successful authors and have experience getting legislation through a closely divided congress. I don't think Schiff calls to anyone under 50 much. @@j.j.9123

[@sheelasc]

My God, he is masterful. That, or I'm habituated to politicians whose brains are mud and am therefore impressed by basic verbal coherence.

[@AnyWayICan]

Oh, yes. His performance in East Palestine, Ohio was epic.

[@tjlind86]

Right? How could you not be persuaded to support Biden to the end? Oh shit wait..

[@ostreetsteve1259]

A good soul !! Give the Man a task and you can count on his 100% .He sees both sides of the coin. Few are so talented. I pray Kamala places him somewhere important if she becomes our first Mrs. President. Pete could be a big help bringing the corporations to the table on a host of many issues.

[@stevevlahos1]

So true what Pete so articulately stated, that it’s always about the money. Morals come second.

[@kenhoward3512]

I guess we are either oriented that way, or we're not. I am not, though I know someone wealthy who insists that whether it's about politics or investing, "morals have nothing to do with it."

[@user123-ABC-AAA]

Morals come last

[@AnneBrown-hf3px]

And that my friend is the right answer! Thank you Peter for saying out loud what the others refused to say!

[@graceghazaii4434]

CLOSE THE BORDER

[@sondranewall4462]

Pete is a genius, and would make a fine President, if we did not live in a bigoted, narrow minded, country, that could not accept his sexual orientation. I would vote for him in a New York minute; however, I am very liberal, and do not judge people by their race, religion or sexual orientation. I am also highly educated.

[@chadcameron4080]

You're my hero.

[@cshartley101]

Your high end education really shines through in your grammar. I bet you know the difference between a fork and a spoon, too?

[@chadcameron4080]

@@cshartley101 You are my hero. Is that better? I'm sorry I used the contraction in the original comment.

[@scotmandel6699]

I bet you judge them by their political party preference. What exactly has mayor pete accomplished that would make him qualified to be President?? Indoctrinated is not the same as educated. TRUMP & VANCE 2024; TO SAVE THE REPUBLIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lucyd3408]

The best guest! He made Bill laugh....

[@betinahenschell2323]

LOVE Secretary Pete!! 🎉🙌🏼

[@annebierzynski3960]

Wish Pete could debate Trump!

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Don the Con would never debate him.

[@thomasperkins7318]

It would not be pretty.

[@teamfrazier1]

Trump would not have accepted a debate with Pete

[@Martian74]

Pete can't even get his small portfolio under control, Biden knew he wasn't very capable. No way he could ever run a country.

[@scifiknut]

Pete's above that. He would be expecting intelligent, thought-through answers in a debate.

[@rociobany290]

How great it would be if he was elected President * I just admire his character 💙🇺🇸

[@DunkFishy]

Pete is the most refreshing dem since obama

[@nomennudum5270]

[@Youtuber-k2p]

He is and Obama was the best of any previous president.

[@sg72646]

Pete is the salt of the earth. Politics needs more people like him!

[@AmericanUS2024]

Pete for President

[@juandominguez5932]

I second this comment 💯 💯

[@modijack]

Why? What the hell has he delivered in any role that was meaningful?

[@geoff3103]

I third it, but not this year or even this decade.

[@moforyguy6803]

And how exactly could Pete visit other Countries world leaders when they know he's gay and a lot of other Countries despise that behavior. Whether America is accepting of it or not. The Countries we have to deal with DONT

[@Mickey-1994]

LOL no

[@tonycalabro470]

I ficking LOVEEEE Pete!! Please let him be our president

[@scotmandel6699]

you got something against the kackling hyena?? racist or something???

[@michaelcolvin450]

Kickin it with Kamala! We love you so much Joe! 💙💙💙💙

[@Whatifginger]

Run for president again Pete!

[@geoff3103]

Pete doesn't want to step in the mess Biden created. No one does. Only one who can is Harris because she has to. But she doesn't want to.

[@junesmith4159]

I believe he will, when his kids get older. Like maybe when they graduate from high school so they do not have to live in the Whitehouse. So maybe in 2040, when Pete will be about 58. I wish it would be sooner than that though.

[@razbigranicu]

You mean "literally copy things Obama said". The guy is a joke.

[@sankalpkatara6346]

This guy is a better communicator than even newsom

[@bananenmusli2769]

imagine one of them as President and the other guy as VP. They would be unstoppable

[@Ypykaiayyymfr]

@@bananenmusli2769 If you hate Trump but love Gavin Newsom, you need to look in the mirror. They are one in the same.

[@MoebiusChungus]

@@Ypykaiayyymfrvery clearly not. Ones a felon. Love your profile picture btw.

[@fdrstan]

@@YpykaiayyymfrYou would have to be a monumental charlatan to believe that.

[@pensivepenguin3000]

There are certainly aspects I like about Gavin Newsom, but there’s also something about him that I find a bit offputting

[@rockymountainwoman2618]

I left the Democratic party, but I must say I still admire Pete for his astute intellect, solid ethics and critical insights. I would probably vote for him.

[@josephb4770]

Pete is a Class Act. Take him to Washington with you, Kamala!! 🎉

[@johndamon3849]

Pete would have my vote.

[@northrupn10b]

Me too!

[@barbaramonahan4801]

Me too 💯💯💯 I worked and voted for him in 2020!

[@apexerman1]

Ditto.

[@Unclerad7777]

That’s why you are a dimocrat.

[@alexa5927]

Nailed it. He couldn’t have said it any better.

[@valerievaughan6201]

J D Vance in the past called Trump “an opioid.” 😂

[@badlander6369]

And Biden called Robert Byrd a mentor and friend...

[@broncodeviltexas]

And Kamala said Biden was racist.

[@helpumuch6887]

Vance also called Trump “America’s Hitler” but still supports him. Idk how you do a 180 like that

[@TeddyLeppard]

@@helpumuch6887 Mainly because Vance was exposed to the same Leftist propaganda as Democrats. After he got to know Trump, his opinion changed completely. The sheer volume of lies about Trump is disturbing and it is clearly driving Leftists insane.

[@JaceDonovan-x5w]

Didn’t Joe and Kamala trade jabs at each other in a debate?

[@auntiemame7076]

Used to love Bill Maher, not so much anymore. But love Pete. Such an articulate, smart man. I don’t know when we started hating people for being smart, but I sure hope we get over it because the GOP are exploiting this to gain even more power.

[@VicKryMeg]

While Agree on Maher... Guy is total idiot...Pete...ah come on... Why don't you go to East Palestine, Ohio..Talk to the folks that live there... have been without clean drinking water the same amount of time Pete pushed 240 billion to Ukraine over 3.5 years

[@PlantNative]

Pete can talk circles around any of them. ❤

[@TeddyLeppard]

It won't translate into support for Democrats. I guarantee this.

[@user-tm8jt2py3d]

That should be enough to tell you that you can't trust somebody, wtf kind of metric is that?

[@Yola-zl2tv]

And more than that 😁😁You know.

[@timgibson3754]

@PlantNative I'm glad you think so

[@faridajohnson9740]

Love Pete he so knowledgeable and intelligent.

[@RockieRacoon]

He's fooled you. Therefore, a great politician. He's an inch deep and a mile wide. He's ex McKinsey, where they teach you the art of bullshitting.

[@YinzerYan]

Good job Pete. Keep this up and you should be at the top of the ticket in a few weeks. 🎉

[@bondpit8750]

Lol, stranger things have happened!

[@user123-ABC-AAA]

@@bondpit8750 Like Vance being picked

[@KathyCudmore]

I just love this guy….