Here are 10 times Pete Buttigieg proved he’s an amazing dad

Pete Buttigieg is the highly effective U.S. Transportation Secretary by day, and a loving father by morning, night, and every moment in between.

Beyond his political accomplishments, Buttigieg has consistently shown what it means to be a great dad. From sharing adorable photos of his children and posting sincere messages of gratitude, to choosing hilarious and creative Halloween costumes, his dedication to fatherhood shines through in the most endearing ways.

Related: 10 times Pete Buttigieg proved he is a great Transportation Secretary

Pete’s tenure has been marked by significant achievements and innovative leadership.

Below, we highlight 10 instances where Pete Buttigieg’s fatherhood has warmed our hearts and brought smiles to our faces, proving that he’s not just a leader on the political stage but also a hero at home.

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Daily Weekly Good News 1. He makes time for the small things. Provided Pete and Chasten Buttigieg & kids

Pete Buttigieg is a busy guy. Between going toe to toe with the airline industry, making roads and railways safer, and helping to implement President Biden’s massive Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, there aren’t many hours left over in the day. But with two young kids in his life, he knows well enough to carve out extra space for quality dad time.

During a Father’s Day interview with CBS this month, Buttigieg said, “I think for any parent, you’re trying to get from task to task to task. And then you’ve gotta stop for a second and realize that these are some of the best and most important parts of your life, not just your day!”

2. He never left his kids’ side when it mattered most. Instagram The Buttigieg family

Pete and his husband, Chasten, received word in 2021 that a woman who had just given premature birth to newborn twins wanted to put them up for a “surprise adoption.”

“Within hours of that first call, we stood in disbelief as morning sunlight beamed through the window of a hospital room, overflowing with indescribable joy as we held our newborn children in our arms for the first time,” the couple co-wrote in a Medium post narrated in Pete Buttigieg’s voice.

The newborns — named Penelope Rose and Joseph August “Gus” Buttigieg — each weighed less than five pounds and seemed so “tiny… utterly vulnerable and dependent,” the fathers wrote to mark the twins’ first birthday.

It turned out that the children had contracted respiratory syncytial virus, a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. But the couple never left their infants’ sides throughout the difficult time.

“In one year,” the couple reflected, “you go from someone absorbed in your own worries, hopes, and career, to having fully faced just how much in life is outside your control — and how magical it is to spend every day with someone who matters more to you than your old self could possibly have dreamed of.”

3. He brought his work home with him in the best way possible for Halloween. View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Chasten Glezman Buttigieg (@chasten.buttigieg)

We’ll admit we love a good dad joke, especially if it comes with an endearing costume.

In a delightful blend of humor and personal passion, Buttigieg adorably dressed his kids up as “infrastructure” for Halloween in 2021.

This creative costume choice not only showcased Buttigieg’s playful side but also cleverly highlighted his role as U.S. Secretary of Transportation.

The children, decked out in charming outfits representing traffic cones, brought a smile to many faces and provided a lighthearted take on the importance of infrastructure.

The costumes were a hit, reflecting Buttigieg’s ability to connect his professional life with personal moments, and underscoring his commitment to making infrastructure a relatable and engaging topic for all.

4. And his next Halloween was simply stellar.

Have a happy and safe Halloween, cadets!