BUTTIGIEG 2028

Pete Buttigieg Says He Is Considering a 2028 Presidential Run

President Donald Trump acknowledged that Buttigieg was a contender for president last week.

Pete Buttigieg floated the idea of potentially running for president in an interview Tuesday, saying he would “assess” a potential 2028 campaign by considering “what I bring to the table.” Speaking to Anand Giridharadas in a live interview on his Substack The Ink, Buttigieg described the process he typically follows to make political decisions. “There are times I’ve followed that process and decided to run, and there are times I’ve decided not to run. And the process can lead you to surprising places.” The former transportation secretary added that his children, 4-year-old twins Gus and Penelope, also factor into his decision-making, telling Giridharadas, “Having kids can motivate you to run, but it can also motivate you to spend more time at home.” President Donald Trump acknowledged that Buttigieg might be running for president in a jab last week, quipping to reporters at the Oval Office. “He’s actually a contender for president, between him and [Jasmine] Crockett you can have that party.”