Transportation Sec. Buttigieg says he, husband are parents
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has announced that he and husband Chasten have become parents
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has announced that he and husband Chasten have become parents.
Buttigieg, the first openly gay Cabinet secretary confirmed by the Senate posted the news Tuesday on his personal Twitter account.
“For some time, Chasten and I have wanted to grow our family,” he said. "We’re overjoyed to share that we’ve become parents! The process isn’t done yet and we’re thankful for the love, support, and respect for our privacy that has been offered to us.
“We can’t wait to share more soon,” he added.
Buttigieg, 39, has talked publicly about his desire to become a father since his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020.
Earlier this year, he told The Associated Press “we’re still working at that,” before adding with a smile, “Stay tuned.”
Buttigieg and Chasten, 32, got married in June 2018, and Buttigieg’s own father died six months later.