Pete Buttigieg - Secretary of Transportation

Buttigieg, a former Democratic candidate for president, was previously Mayor of South Bend, Indiana from 2012-2020. A former reservist in the U.S. Navy, Buttigieg has a record of fighting for anti-life and anti-family policies. Buttigieg was confirmed as the Secretary of Transportation on February 2, 2021 by a vote of 86-13.

Views on Abortion:

• Buttigieg has commented that codifying Roe v. Wade into law is something to seriously consider (See link)
• Has supported repealing the Hyde Amendment, which would allow for taxpayer funded abortions (See link)
• Supports making chemical abortions less regulated and even offered over the counter across the country (See link)
• While campaigning for president in 2019, he stated that he believes life begins at “breath” and women should make the decision of when the life of their child begins (See link)

Views on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity:

• Buttigieg campaigned for the Equality Act, which would expand abortion access and gut religious liberty (See link)
• Has come out against faith-based adoption and foster care agencies, saying that faith-based exceptions to LGBT couples are “a lot of excuses” (See link)
• Has called for the U.S. to be a greater presence around the world fighting for anti-family policies (See link)