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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’re becoming parents.… https://t.co/Rh75JMKRmm— Pete Buttigieg (@Pete Buttigieg) 1630767269.0
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.
@PeteButtigieg Congrats to both you new dads!— Scott Dworkin (@Scott Dworkin) 1630791457.0
@PeteButtigieg @Chasten 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) 1630775303.0
@PeteButtigieg Congrats my friend! Can’t wait to have all of our kids grow up together. In meantime, I have a lot o… https://t.co/JsMOF9kCcy— Andy Kim (@Andy Kim) 1630774155.0
@PeteButtigieg @SecretaryPete Congratulations, you guys. Parenthood will change you in ways you never imagined and… https://t.co/zRahfLhsN8— Todd Simmons (@Todd Simmons) 1630768301.0
Congratulations, @PeteButtigieg and Chasten, on the birth of your two beautiful children! May this new chapter in y… https://t.co/9BhdYxUG42— Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas (@Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas) 1630856789.0
A joyful welcome to Penelope and Joseph Buttigieg. I am certain that you will grow up with wonderful examples of se… https://t.co/5y3LM2eCrr— Yael Hanover (@Yael Hanover) 1630963300.0
Congrats you two! I know you will be amazing parents to these lucky kiddos. Welcome to the Tired Dads Club. https://t.co/xy1xSLcBCg— Joe Kennedy III (@Joe Kennedy III) 1630809102.0
Congratulations Pete and Chasten! @GabbyGiffords and I are very happy for you both. We’ll send coffee. https://t.co/Sgqkd70oAe— Senator Mark Kelly (@Senator Mark Kelly) 1630781643.0
Congratulations to these two men, who continue to demonstrate to the world the simple, undeniable power of visibili… https://t.co/k80eEEGk9t— Anthony Rapp SAG-AFTRA National & NY Board Member (@Anthony Rapp SAG-AFTRA National & NY Board Member) 1630810945.0
Chasten, a writer and teacher, said he would tell his future children "we tried so hard for you. We waited so long for you."