Overview

• Speaking to The Bulwark, Buttigieg said Democrats should have reopened schools sooner during the COVID-19 pandemic to avoid long-term educational and political costs.
• He argued that border management should have been elevated as a priority issue rather than deferred by the party in early 2020.
• Buttigieg highlighted the importance of treating prices and inflation as core economic indicators alongside job growth.
• Reflecting on party strategy, he noted that President Biden’s decision to pursue a second term may have hampered Democratic performance in 2024.
• His recent Iowa town hall appearance and interviews underscore his growing profile as a leading candidate for the 2028 Democratic nomination.