Joe Expected to Pick Pete Buttigieg as His Transportation Secretary.
'The New York Times' reports that President-elect Joe Biden will nominate Pete Buttigieg to be his transportation secretary once he assumes office in 2021.
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If his nomination makes it through the chamber, Buttigieg will be the first Senate-confirmed LGBTQ Cabinet secretary.
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According to CNN, Buttigieg was considered for a number of other posts including commerce secretary and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
Buttigieg was previously a Democratic candidate alongside Biden in the 2020 presidential race.
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The former South Bend, Indiana, mayor dropped out of the race just days ahead of Super Tuesday, and urged his supporters to back Biden.
Biden praised Buttigieg shortly afterwards, comparing him to his late son, Beau Biden.
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I don't think I've ever done this before, but he reminds me of my son, Beau … I know that may not mean much to most people, but to me it's the highest compliment I can give any man or woman, Joe Biden, via CNN
