Pete Buttigieg

Pete Buttigieg is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party, known for serving as the mayor of South Bend, Indiana, from 2012 to 2020. He gained national recognition during the 2020 presidential election, where he was a candidate and showcased his progressive ideas. Buttigieg is a veteran of the U.S. Navy and the first openly gay person to hold a cabinet position in the U.S. government, currently serving as Secretary of Transportation. His policies focus on infrastructure, climate change, and improving urban development. He is noted for his articulate communication style and generational appeal.