Former US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently opened up about a low point when he and his partner, Chasten Buttigieg were briefly separated from their 4-year-old twins. The incident took place after the Buttigieg family became the target of a cruel, anonymous child abuse hoax. On June 26, 2026, Pete took to his Substack and revealed the details of the incident, labelling it the “ugliest thing” to have occurred in his public service career.
Pete recalled that a Child Protective Services (CPS) worker and a Michigan State Police officer arrived at Buttigieg’s Traverse City home after they received a call from an unnamed individual who falsely claimed that Pete confessed to “unspeakable violent crimes” against his children. The kids, as per protocol, needed to be separated from the couple and were sent to their grandparents’ house. However, the issue was solved after the police realised that the report was false. Here’s all about the man who supported Pat throughout the difficult time, Chasten.
Who is Pete Buttigieg’s partner, Chasten Buttigieg?
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