Tucker Carlson of Fox News went after Pete Buttgieg again on Wednesday, saying that the transportation secretary lied about being gay for reasons that have never been asked of him.
The 2020 Democratic candidate for president is Pete Buttigieg. When he came out, he explained in an article he wrote. He said that he was afraid that acknowledging who he was was going to be the ultimate career-ending professional setback. When the Don't ask, don't tell policy was still in effect, buttigieg joined the military.
At least five people were killed and at least 18 others were injured in a mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Colorado on Saturday night.
Pete Buttigieg couldn't pass up a moment like this. Pete Buttigieg doesn't want to talk about how things are going at the transportation department.
Pete Buttigieg is interested in talking about identity. He wants to discuss his identity. Buttigieg wouldn't admit that he was gay until a few years ago. He lied about it because he didn't want to be asked to explain. Why wouldn't you?
Speaking out about the shooting this week, Buttigieg called out the anti-LGBTQ political attacks and rhetoric. It was a place of belonging. It came under attack at a time when the entire LGBTQ community is being attacked.
Carlson has a history of being gay. He often goes after Buttigieg and embraces damaging stereotypes about trans people.
Carlson made fun of Buttgieg for taking leave after his wife welcomed twins. Carlson was trying to figure out how to give birth.
The researcher, who shared the clip of Carlson's rant Wednesday, wondered why a gay man in the military and holding public office wouldn't reveal his homosexuality to the public. Is there a reason?
Chasten Buttigieg said something.
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