FACT CHECK: NYT Calls Pete Buttigieg a ‘Star of Biden’s Cabinet’

Andrew StilesJanuary 20, 2023

Claim: Pete Buttigieg is “a star of Biden’s cabinet.”

Who said it:

The failure New York TimesIn an article Published Friday, about how the nation is “air travel debacles” You can find it here “placed an unwelcome spotlight” sur le secrétaire de transport. It describes Buttigieg further. “a cabinet member whose prior managerial experience came on a far smaller stage” “whose image relies heavily on his technocratic wonkiness.”

Context:

After two terms as mayor in South Bend, Indiana, Buttigieg (41), ran for president. He was the fifth-largest municipality in Indiana, and the 17th-largest of all the states in America. Based on this experience, as well as his ability to appeal to Democratic primary voters in irrelevant states (Iowa and New Hampshire) that are 90 percent white, President Joe Biden decided to put Buttigieg in charge of the U.S. Department of Transportation. He’s not very good at his job.

Additional context:

Before entering politics, Buttigieg worked as a consultant for McKinsey & Company, where he served on the front lines of corporate downsizing and advised a Canadian supermarket chain that was fixing bread prices.

Why it is important:

The mainstream media is completely out of touch with American voters. Buttigieg, according to political journalists and other experts, is still a rising star in Democratic Party. They were also critical of Beto O’Rourke, Stacey Abrams as well as Kirsten Gillibrand (and Kamala Harris), among others.

Journalists are obsessed with politicians like Buttigieg—a boring nerd who enjoys homework—because he reminds them of themselves. They are convinced the world would be a better place if people like them had the power to tell ordinary Americans how to live their lives. He is known as a “The Greatest” “brilliant person” And a “Michael Jordan-level cable TV guest,” Among other false claims.

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Analyse:

Although it is true that Buttigieg is part of Biden’s cabinet, there are no compelling evidence to support this. “star” member of this cabinet. It is especially imprudent to use this word in an article. Recognizes his inexperience readily He explains his tenure and how it has been. The scandals and accusations of poor leadership leave a trail of bloody feet. The sooner they realize Pete Buttigieg, the better never going to be presidentThe more, the better.

Verdict: This claim is rated 4 Clintons.