Buttigieg's 2028 Ambition
Former Secretary Buttigieg Weighs 2028 Presidential Run, Podcast Reveals Ambition
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Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is leaning toward running for president in 2028, according to Bakersfield Now. Buttigieg made the comments on a recent episode of "The Diary of a CEO" podcast, signaling his return to national politics four years after his first White House bid.
Buttigieg ran for president in 2020 but did not win the Democratic nomination. Now he appears ready to try again, this time with more name recognition and political experience behind him.
Where Buttigieg Stands Among 2028 Democratic Hopefuls
A survey by the Manhattan Institute placed Buttigieg third among potential Democratic candidates for 2028, according to Fox San Antonio. That puts him near the top of an early and crowded field as Democrats look ahead to the next presidential cycle.
In the same survey, Buttigieg came in fifth place overall across all respondents, according to News 3 Las Vegas. Still, a third-place finish among Democrats shows he has real support within his own party heading into the race.
Buttigieg's Transportation Record Draws Sharp Criticism
Buttigieg's time as Transportation Secretary has not been without controversy. His department was criticized for spending over $80 billion on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, according to News Channel 9. Critics say that money could have gone directly to fixing roads, bridges, and rail lines.
The spending drew strong pushback from Republicans. Current Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy responded to the report, though he did not offer further details in the coverage reviewed, according to Idaho News. Duffy has made rolling back DEI spending a priority since taking office.
Buttigieg's 2020 Run Set the Stage for 2028
Buttigieg made history in 2020 by becoming the first openly gay candidate to win a presidential primary contest. He won the Iowa caucuses before eventually dropping out and endorsing Joe Biden, according to WGME. That run gave him a national profile that most 2028 hopefuls do not yet have.
Since leaving the Biden cabinet, Buttigieg has stayed active in Democratic politics. His appearance on "The Diary of a CEO" podcast is seen as a calculated move to rebuild his public presence, according to Turn to 10. A formal announcement, if it comes, is still likely years away.
Democrats Search for Their Next Presidential Candidate
The 2028 Democratic field is wide open. President Biden did not seek re-election in 2024, and Vice President Kamala Harris lost to Donald Trump. That leaves the party without a clear front-runner, according to ABC 45. Buttigieg is one of several names being floated to fill that gap.
Other potential candidates are also being discussed, but no one has officially entered the race. Buttigieg's early signals give him a head start in building support, according to WACH. The next Democratic primary is still more than three years away.
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