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Pete Buttigieg made a very exciting announcement on his Twitter page and most people are extremely happy for him.
United States Transportation Secretary and former 2020 Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg and his husband, Chasten Buttigieg, announced the birth of their children.
The Buttigieg couple posted a picture of themselves holding their newborn children—a pair of fraternal twins.
The post reads:
"Chasten and I are beyond thankful for all the kind wishes since first sharing the news that we're becoming parents. We are delighted to welcome Penelope Rose and Joseph August Buttigieg to our family."
Chasten and I are beyond thankful for all the kind wishes since first sharing the news that we\u2019re becoming parents. We are delighted to welcome Penelope Rose and Joseph August Buttigieg to our family.pic.twitter.com/kS89gb11Ax— Pete Buttigieg (@Pete Buttigieg) 1630767269
Buttigieg made political history by being the the first openly gay Cabinet Secretary confirmed by the Senate. Others held the cabinet offices in an acting capacity without Senate confirmation.
He also threw his hat in the ring as a Democratic candidate for the 2020 presidential election against Republican candidate and former President Donald Trump.
While Buttigieg ended up dropping out of the 2020 presidential race, he was appointed and confirmed as Secretary of Transportation by President Joe Biden.
Buttigieg posted on Twitter last month he and Chasten were going to be parents, but the process wasn't "done yet."
He wrote:
"For some time, Chasten and I have wanted to grow our family. 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. We can't wait to share more soon."
In an interview with The Washington Post, Chasten said he and Pete had been in the process of trying to adopt for over a year. He described the process as tumultuous, saying it was "a really weird cycle of anger and frustration and hope."
Twitter is full of wholesome responses to the newly expanded Buttigieg household.
Congrats to both you new dads!— Scott Dworkin (@Scott Dworkin) 1630791457
From one gay dad of twins to two new ones, I send all my love. The offer of free pediatric advice still stands.— Daniel Summers, MD (@Daniel Summers, MD) 1630775303
Congrats my friend! Can\u2019t wait to have all of our kids grow up together. In meantime, I have a lot of strong opinions about strollers.— Andy Kim (@Andy Kim) 1630774155
Congratulations, you guys. Parenthood will change you in ways you never imagined and bring forth a love you never knew was there, both for your children and for each other.\n\nWelcome to the family, Penelope Rose and Joseph.— Todd Simmons (@Todd Simmons) 1630768301
Congratulations, @PeteButtigieg and Chasten, on the birth of your two beautiful children! May this new chapter in your family\u2019s life bring great joy.https://twitter.com/PeteButtigieg/status/1434167993769111552\u00a0\u2026— Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas (@Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas) 1630856789
A joyful welcome to Penelope and Joseph Buttigieg. I am certain that you will grow up with wonderful examples of service, leadership and humility in a home full of love, warmth and double the dad jokes.\n@Chasten @PeteButtigieg— Yael Hanover (@Yael Hanover) 1630963300
Congrats you two! I know you will be amazing parents to these lucky kiddos. Welcome to the Tired Dads Club.https://twitter.com/PeteButtigieg/status/1434167993769111552\u00a0\u2026— Joe Kennedy III (@Joe Kennedy III) 1630809102
Congratulations Pete and Chasten! @GabbyGiffords and I are very happy for you both. We\u2019ll send coffee.https://twitter.com/PeteButtigieg/status/1434167993769111552\u00a0\u2026— Senator Mark Kelly (@Senator Mark Kelly) 1630781643
Congratulations to these two men, who continue to demonstrate to the world the simple, undeniable power of visibility. They will undoubtedly be dedicated, loving fathers to these two fortunate children. Thank you, @PeteButtigieg & @Chasten, for sharing this with us.https://twitter.com/PeteButtigieg/status/1434167993769111552\u00a0\u2026— Anthony Rapp SAG-AFTRA National & NY Board Member (@Anthony Rapp SAG-AFTRA National & NY Board Member) 1630810945
Chasten, a writer and teacher, said he would tell his future children "we tried so hard for you. We waited so long for you."