Staff Reports
Pete Buttigieg, the former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, turned Transportation Secretary in the Biden administration, made an appearance on CBS’s “Face the Nation” to share his newfound wisdom about the demanding nature of the presidency. Buttigieg, who briefly flirted with the idea of running for president himself, has now seemingly ruled out any future runs for elected office. Thank goodness for small miracles!
Buttigieg, who has been struggling to keep up with the demands of his current role, admitted that being part of the Biden team has opened his eyes to the challenges faced by President Biden on a daily basis. It’s no surprise that Buttigieg, with his limited experience in politics prior to his current role, is feeling the pressure and realizing that maybe he bit off more than he could chew. It takes a certain level of competency to handle the responsibilities of high office, and it seems Buttigieg might be falling short.
Does @SecretaryPete still aspire to be president someday after working with President Biden?
"Well, I certainly have a new perspective on just how demanding that job is," he says, adding: "I sincerely don't know whether I will run for elected office of any kind again." pic.twitter.com/cOIZCsg49Y
— Face The Nation (@FaceTheNation) March 31, 2024
Critics have pointed out Buttigieg’s absence during several transportation-related emergencies, including train derailments and plane malfunctions. As the head of the Department of Transportation, one would expect Buttigieg to be more hands-on during such crises, but it seems he prefers to keep a safe distance. Perhaps he’s too busy changing diapers for his newly adopted twins to bother with the nitty-gritty of his job.
The recent collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, which resulted in tragic deaths, raises questions about Buttigieg’s leadership and oversight of the transportation sector. With incidents like this happening under his watch, it’s no wonder people are questioning his capabilities. Maybe Buttigieg should spend less time worrying about his future political ambitions and more time focusing on the job he’s been entrusted with. The safety and well-being of the American people should always come first, but it seems Buttigieg has other priorities.
It’s a relief to hear that Buttigieg is not considering running for office again. The last thing this country needs is another inexperienced, incompetent politician at the helm. Let’s hope Buttigieg can muster up that remaining 10% of effort he claims he still has left and start making some real improvements in the transportation sector. America deserves better than what Buttigieg has shown so far.
