Buttigieg says in ‘hindsight’ Biden’s 2024 re-election ‘maybe’ hurt Democrats

Pete Buttigieg, the former Transportation secretary under President Joe Biden, recently made headlines during a visit to Cedar Rapids, Iowa. During a town hall event with veterans and military families, Buttigieg discussed Biden’s decision to seek re-election in 2024 and how it may have impacted the Democratic Party.

In response to questions from reporters, Buttigieg admitted that in hindsight, it may have been better for the Democratic Party if Biden had ruled out running for a second term as president. These comments come as excerpts from a new book titled “Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again” suggest a White House cover-up of Biden’s alleged cognitive decline.

Buttigieg, who is rumored to be considering a White House run in 2028, also addressed Biden’s cognitive decline, stating that every time he needed something from the president, he got it. He cited an example of Biden’s leadership during the Baltimore bridge collapse as characteristic of his experience with the president.

The visit to Iowa, where Buttigieg won the 2020 presidential caucuses, has sparked speculation about his potential 2028 presidential run. The decision to pass on a Senate run in Michigan in 2026 further fueled rumors of his interest in a national campaign.

During the town hall event, Buttigieg emphasized campaigning for values and ideas rather than a specific electoral campaign. He received support from audience members who backed him in 2020 and expressed interest in supporting him again if he runs in 2028.

The event, hosted by progressive group VoteVets, drew a crowd of 1,800 people and showcased Buttigieg’s continued presence on the political stage. As speculation mounts about his political future, Buttigieg remains focused on advocating for his values and engaging with voters across the country.