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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
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The pictures at the New York Post make me laugh. Where do Buttigieg and his "partner" steal their babies from?
1 posted on 10/15/2021 8:05:26 AM PDT by karpov
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I always hear adopting is super hard.
How are faggots getting babies?


2 posted on 10/15/2021 8:06:48 AM PDT by EEGator
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To: karpov
Isn't Buttgig the "wife"? So wouldn't it be "maternity leave"?

Poor kids!

3 posted on 10/15/2021 8:07:24 AM PDT by Vigilanteman (The politicized state destroys aspects of civil society, human kindness and private charity.)
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To: karpov
So during a crisis we can expect our "betters" to be able to just take time off??

If he can't do the job then he gets fired. Right. Now.

4 posted on 10/15/2021 8:07:55 AM PDT by ealgeone
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To: karpov

“Paternity leave!” Good Lord!


5 posted on 10/15/2021 8:08:50 AM PDT by FroggyTheGremlim (I'll be good, I will, I will!)
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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.

In fairness to Mayor Pete, the ability for the admin to post photos like that about him is the sole reason he was hired for the job so technically he's not failing to meet expectations from his boss.

6 posted on 10/15/2021 8:09:40 AM PDT by pepsi_junkie (Often wrong, but never in doubt!)
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To: EEGator
I always hear adopting is super hard. How are faggots getting babies?

I could be wrong, but I think they get to go to the front of the line.

7 posted on 10/15/2021 8:11:03 AM PDT by Sans-Culotte (11/3-11/4/2020 - The USA became a banana republic.)
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To: EEGator

They probably used a very well-paid, very white surrogate (or two).


8 posted on 10/15/2021 8:11:22 AM PDT by Blurb2350 (posted from my 1500-watt blow dryer)
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To: EEGator

I think they found a desperate expectant mother. Apparently, a previous attempt fell through. Wouldn’t do to adopt an older child or two. Nope.


9 posted on 10/15/2021 8:11:39 AM PDT by gundog (It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen. )
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To: pepsi_junkie

Excellent point. It was clearly his only qualification.


10 posted on 10/15/2021 8:11:41 AM PDT by Bruce Campbells Chin
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Hey, he’s just taking time off to learn to breastfeed his newborns, right? Where’s the problem?


11 posted on 10/15/2021 8:14:03 AM PDT by FreedomPoster (Islam delenda est)
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personalize_cute_rainbow_car_magnet_10_x_3.jpg (240×240) I feel sorry for those kids.
12 posted on 10/15/2021 8:14:17 AM PDT by Lurkinanloomin ( (Natural born citizens are born here of citizen parents)(Know Islam, No Peace-No Islam, Know Peace)
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To: karpov

Maybe there trying to figure how to breast feed the baby.
Tucker Carlson


13 posted on 10/15/2021 8:14:27 AM PDT by Vaduz (women and children to be impacIQ of chimpsted the most.)
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To: pepsi_junkie

Kids are probably gonna make their media debut just ahead of the midterms. I wonder what “People” would pay for an exclusive.


14 posted on 10/15/2021 8:14:31 AM PDT by gundog (It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen. )
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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.

But these are two healthy males with children given birth to by some mother. The idea that it takes both of these, uh, "men", to take care of those kids is ridiculous. And they can hire a freaking nanny if they need to.

Butt no. They need "bonding time" while the country's logistical health goes into the crapper. Pathetic.

15 posted on 10/15/2021 8:14:50 AM PDT by Bruce Campbells Chin
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...Secretary Pete Buttigieg has been on paternity leave since mid-August...

Someone in that position takes MONTHS off?

WT actual F?

Never mind that he's using a human being to accessorize his faggotry.

16 posted on 10/15/2021 8:15:18 AM PDT by AAABEST (NY/DC/LA media/political/military industrial complex DELENDA EST)
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What a screwed up world we live in!


17 posted on 10/15/2021 8:15:25 AM PDT by Maudeen (https://thereishopeinJesus.com - Our ONLY hope! )
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To: karpov

Oh, is peter suffering post partem depression? Are there complications? Is he ‘spotting”?


18 posted on 10/15/2021 8:16:43 AM PDT by rktman (Destroy America from within? Check! WTH? Enlisted USN 1967 to end up with this? 😕)
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To: Lurkinanloomin

Extremely sorry.


19 posted on 10/15/2021 8:16:47 AM PDT by carikadon (Don't mess with Texas)
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To: EEGator
We have a crisis at our US ports and booty bandit is off for 2 months on paternity leave.

Paternity Leave? It's two male homosexuals. Good Lord.

20 posted on 10/15/2021 8:17:21 AM PDT by Tommy Revolts
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