Buttigieg to ‘assess’ 2028 presidential bid, he says ahead of veterans town hall

Published May 13, 2025 8:18pm ET



Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg revealed on Tuesday that he is “assess[ing]” whether he will run for president in 2028. 

After serving as transportation secretary under the Biden administration, Buttigieg’s name has been tossed around as a possible Democratic presidential contender ahead of the 2028 election. 

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