Pete Buttigieg Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

About (profile/biography)
Pete Buttigieg made history as the first openly gay Cabinet member confirmed by the Senate and the youngest Transportation Secretary in U.S. history. From Rhodes Scholar to military officer to presidential candidate, his rapid political ascent and ability to communicate complex policies has earned him the nickname "Mayor Pete," even as he oversees America's $1.2 trillion infrastructure transformation.
Pete Buttigieg Career Milestones:
• 2009-2017: U.S. Navy Reserve Intelligence Officer
• 2012-2020: Mayor of South Bend, Indiana
• 2019-2020: Presidential Candidate, Democratic Primary
• 2021-present: U.S. Secretary of Transportation
• 2023: Led nation's first comprehensive Aviation Safety Review
Pete Buttigieg Awards & Recognition:
• Rhodes Scholar
• Harvard Institute of Politics Distinguished Service Award
• New Frontier Award from JFK Library Foundation
• Armed Forces Reserve Medal
• Joint Service Commendation Medal
• TIME 100 Most Influential People
Pete Buttigieg Unknown Facts:
• Speaks eight languages fluently including Arabic and Norwegian, learned Dari during military service.
• Proposed to his husband Chasten at Chicago's O'Hare Airport gate where they first met, now oversees that same airport as Secretary.
• Still drives his 2015 Chevy, refusing a government vehicle to experience transportation issues firsthand.
• Plays concert piano and has performed with orchestras, including a rendition of Gershwin with the South Bend Symphony.
• Maintains his military fitness routine, running 5 miles daily along DC's infrastructure projects.
• Started a book club for DOT employees focusing on infrastructure history and innovation.