Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Pete Buttigieg, former transportation secretary under President Biden, suggested that the Democratic Party might have been better without Biden as a nominee for a second term, citing hindsight. He emphasized the importance of addressing voters’ needs rather than reverting to past practices, stating that the party must evolve to combat rising authoritarianism. Speculation about Buttigieg’s potential 2028 presidential run continues as he engages with voters in Iowa, while he remains noncommittal about his political future.
