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Pete Buttigieg has been on paternity leave amid Biden supply-chain crisis
New York Post ^ | October 15, 2021 | Callie Patteson

Posted on 10/15/2021 8:05:26 AM PDT by karpov

The Department of Transportation has just revealed that Secretary Pete Buttigieg has been on paternity leave since mid-August amid the massive ongoing supply-chain crisis, according to a report.

Besides several recent television hits, Buttigieg has been lying low, Politico reported, citing his office. Buttigieg’s team told the outlet that the secretary has been on paternity leave for nearly two months to spend time with his husband and two newborn babies. The office had not previously announced his time off.

“For the first four weeks, he was mostly offline except for major agency decisions and matters that could not be delegated,” a spokesperson said. “He has been ramping up activities since then.”

At the same time, the secretary will “continue to take some time over the coming weeks to support his husband and take care of his new children.”

On Aug. 17, Buttigieg and his husband, Chasten, revealed the two had become dads but said the process wasn’t “done yet.”

“For some time, Chasten and I have wanted to grow our family. We’re overjoyed to share that we’ve become parents!” the former South Bend, Ind., mayor tweeted.

“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. We can’t wait to share more soon.”

Just over two weeks later on Sept. 4, the couple introduced their infant twins with a black-and-white photo, shared on Twitter and Instagram, that showed the couple cuddling the swaddled newborns side by side in a hospital bed.

As US ports face massive cargo ship traffic and the timely delivery of everyday consumer goods and holiday gifts is threatened, Buttigieg has been slammed by Republicans for staying silent. Some doubt he can help solve the crisis, blaming his lack of experience.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Front Page News; Government; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: buttigieg
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To: karpov

That poor child is facing a lifetime of therapy.


41 posted on 10/15/2021 8:27:06 AM PDT by Bubba_Leroy (Dementia Joe is Not My President!)
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To: Tommy Revolts

“We have a crisis at our US ports”

Doesn’t the CCP control both S. Calif. Ports?


42 posted on 10/15/2021 8:27:22 AM PDT by Paladin2 (Critical Marx Theory is The SOLUTION....)
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To: Bruce Campbells Chin

“The point of maternity leave is to let the mother recover physically, and if the father needs time off, it is because the mother has some post-birth physical issues.”

Rectum? Damn near killed ‘em!


43 posted on 10/15/2021 8:27:33 AM PDT by PLMerite ("They say that we were Cold Warriors. Yes, and a bloody good show, too." - Robert Conquest )
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To: Paladin2

Not only that butt he can’t even work from home.


44 posted on 10/15/2021 8:27:37 AM PDT by LastDayz (A blunt and brazen Texan. I will not be assimilated.)
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To: karpov

I didn’t even know he was pregnant!


45 posted on 10/15/2021 8:27:49 AM PDT by NEMDF
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To: Vigilanteman

He needed “maternity” leave to breastfeed “his” babies. Unfortunately, they are severely malnourished.


46 posted on 10/15/2021 8:28:15 AM PDT by fwdude (Proudly UNvaxxed )
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To: Paladin2

I heard Bootyjudge is going to address the shipping crisis by adding round-a-bouts and bike lanes like he did in South Bend.


47 posted on 10/15/2021 8:28:34 AM PDT by jaydubya2
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To: AAABEST

That is exactly the point. I don’t care if it is a straight couple or a gay couple, a twelve week maternity leave for a US cabinet member is outrageous.


48 posted on 10/15/2021 8:29:00 AM PDT by Toespi
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To: karpov

Paternity leave shouldn’t exist. If you’re a guy, take vacation, no pay, or get to work. Paternity leave is BS that society shouldn’t pay for. The woman giving birth on the other hand does need a bit to recover for medical reasons, so I’m fine with a bit of cost there. Just following the science here!


49 posted on 10/15/2021 8:31:52 AM PDT by teevolt
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To: fireman15

Wrist bands and they are in a hospital bed. I guess the one on the left is the mother.

Damn, his hemorrhoids must hurt.

50 posted on 10/15/2021 8:34:56 AM PDT by Bubba_Leroy (Dementia Joe is Not My President!)
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To: karpov

AYFSM?


51 posted on 10/15/2021 8:36:11 AM PDT by RobertoinAL
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To: fireman15

A puke fest


52 posted on 10/15/2021 8:37:40 AM PDT by ronnie raygun (Tell them what they want to hear with sincerity and do what is necessary )
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To: FreedomPoster

He is using his wiener to do it


53 posted on 10/15/2021 8:38:44 AM PDT by al baby (Hi Mom Hi Dad)
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To: karpov

He’s half through his copy of Breast Feeding For Dummies.
And frustrated. g


54 posted on 10/15/2021 8:38:48 AM PDT by Vinnie ( L g Brandon)
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To: Bruce Campbells Chin

“...these are two healthy males...”
___

...but mentally unhealthy males.


55 posted on 10/15/2021 8:39:07 AM PDT by lakecumberlandvet (Appeasement never works.)
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To: karpov

Luke 10:12
King James Version
12 But I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom, than for that city.

Jude 7
King James Version
7 Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire.


56 posted on 10/15/2021 8:39:59 AM PDT by patriot torch
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To: karpov

Not executive material.

Work Life Balance does not apply to cabinet officials.


57 posted on 10/15/2021 8:42:39 AM PDT by ImJustAnotherOkie (Let's go Brandon)
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To: karpov

In light of how bad the supply chain issue is, and how bad it’s likely to get, just think how bad it would be if our Transportation Secretary WAS on the job. ;>)


58 posted on 10/15/2021 8:42:54 AM PDT by patriot torch
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To: EEGator

Paid surrogacy.


59 posted on 10/15/2021 8:45:25 AM PDT by lastchance (Credo.)
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To: karpov

Ok lactation month is over. Get back to work!


60 posted on 10/15/2021 8:47:25 AM PDT by samadams2000 (Get your houses in order.)
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