Pete Buttigieg to Become Father
August 18, 2021US Transport Secretary and former mayor of South Bend, Pete Buttigieg, has announced that he and his husband are expecting to become fathers shortly.
“For some time, Chasten and I have wanted to grow our family,” he tweeted.
“We’re overjoyed to share that we’ve become parents! The process isn’t done yet and we’re thankful for the love, support, and respect for our privacy that has been offered to us.”
Chasten shared a similar statement on his Instagram, adding that they “can’t wait to share more soon.”
The couple has been married happily for 3 years, after they married in 2018. They had been together three years prior, after matching on a dating app. They have been reportedly trying to adopt for over a year with no success. Speaking to the Washington Post, he said “It’s a really weird cycle of anger and frustration and hope.”
“You think it’s finally happening and you get so excited, and then it’s gone.”
Buttigieg had talked about having children before, telling PEOPLE magazine in February of 2020 that “no matter what happens, I think the next chapter in our personal lives is going to be about kids”.
“Chasten is just especially wired to be a great parent,” he said, adding that he is “really excited” about the prospect of being a father.
“We would hope to do [it] soon,” Pete said. “One way or the other.”
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