@abcnews: Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is speaking out in his first interview about being targeted by a child services swatting call, leading to him being temporarily separated from his two children. "I don't know how much of this they're going to remember," he said of his 4-year-old twins with his husband, Chasten. "I know I will. It's one of the most awful moments of my life, and something I wouldn't wish on anybody." #petebuttigieg #politics #abcnews
As a mandated report for the past 20 years, filing a CPS report is one of the hardest parts of my job. Anyone while files a false report is violating the law and should be held accountable. It’s a waste of precious resources and takes services away from children and families who really need them. It’s also extremely traumatic for children and adults who have to navigate these situations.
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Cecilia Gutierrez521 :
All-time low who ever called it in! 💔
2026-07-01 14:11:10
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🏳️🌈Eddie🏳️🌈💑💙 :
Also, the way he maintained his calm is unreal to me. You can see in his eyes, and right near the end of the video, just how angry he really is about this. I admire the crap out of this man because I would never have handled this situation with so much grace.🥰
2026-07-01 16:01:39
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Lmcobn :
We love you, Pete. Sorry I had to go through this.💙💙
2026-07-01 14:05:36
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Bill :
Love you Pete stay strong 💙
2026-07-01 15:03:41
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Corny JDom :
Its so insane this even happened.
2026-07-01 15:42:45
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Willy Dee :
Sick. Sad. Unbelievable. Just WRONG
2026-07-01 15:40:55
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Janice Cheaves Princ :
This is the lowest of the lows.
2026-07-01 15:43:55
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Luke Porter :
This is not OK
2026-07-01 14:10:08
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jackietillman :
WE LOVE YOU MR PETE. IT'S ALWAYS A BATTLE JUST TO LIVE AND BE RESPECTED 👍👍👍👍
2026-07-02 06:56:57
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WomenCharlee :
So sorry this was so wrong. I admire you and your family and I hope someday you are a president.
2026-07-01 14:53:00
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Tiesyn3140 :
Pete, I’m so very sorry! My heart is with you. 💙
2026-07-01 15:25:15
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vv :
Pete, this incident is beyond the pale!! I'm sorry that you and your family had to go through this ridiculous allegation and I hope you all will be O.K.!!
2026-07-02 06:32:55
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0000 :
I'm sorry my prayers are with you 🙏
2026-07-02 05:43:14
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Nancy :
I'm so sorry.
I hope you all recover from this horrible intrusion.
2026-07-01 13:49:33
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Eric Cooper :
Pete should sue
2026-07-01 15:40:19
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Gaby :
Wow! This is just sad.
2026-07-01 13:14:33
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Jim :
This is disgusting. Pete I'm so sorry! Just sick to my stomach!
2026-07-01 19:42:51
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William Hart532 :
I am so sorry this happened to you.
2026-07-01 15:10:27
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carrol421 :
My family has experienced this. I understand completely. It’s scary and frustrating.
2026-07-01 14:54:52
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Ms. Kelli❌ :
Hang tough, Pete! We know you are a wonderful man and parent! We support you!💙
2026-07-01 14:38:34
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