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Pete Buttigieg Weighs 2028 Presidential Run Following Iowa Town Hall

The former transportation secretary critiques Trump and reflects on Democratic strategy while emphasizing his decision-making process remains ongoing.

Pete Buttigieg, former transportation secretary, takes the stage during a VoteVets town hall, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on May 13, 2025.
Former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg speaks during a VoteVets Town Hall in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Tuesday.
FILE - Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg testifies to a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Committee hearing, May 2, 2024, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Buttigieg returns to Iowa Tuesday for an event focused on veterans, six years after he burst onto the national political stage with a strong run in the state's leadoff presidential caucuses. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)
The audience applauds for former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg.

Overview

  • Pete Buttigieg's town hall in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, hosted by VoteVets, marked his first public event since leaving the Biden administration in January 2025.
  • While Buttigieg has not confirmed a 2028 presidential bid, he stated he is 'a long way off' from deciding, emphasizing a thorough assessment of his potential candidacy.
  • He criticized the Trump administration and called on Democrats to present a proactive, clear agenda rather than relying solely on opposition to Republicans.
  • Buttigieg suggested President Biden's 2024 reelection campaign 'maybe' hurt Democrats but stressed the need to focus on future challenges rather than hindsight.
  • Early polls place Buttigieg among the top-tier potential Democratic contenders for 2028, alongside figures like Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom.