Gay? Who cares? He’s the most authentic, self-aware public servant out there. I knew he’d be POTUS one day after his first interview with Maddow.

No, he's not a straight talking, he speaks gayly forward!

BUTTIGIEG-KLOBUCHAR 2028 is the golden ticket. Whoever is going to run needs to start getting their message out. We can't do another 90 day election.

Bumperstickermaterial!

I love Pete!

Not to mention all the airplane crashes

@petebuttigieg.bsky.social should speak at the upcoming @indivisible.org protests! bsky.app/profile/henl...

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AND a CUTIE.. 🥰

I’ve saying this exact thing to everyone! We are “less” in so many ways

Gayness has nothing to do with the ability to spit straight FACTS

"Straight talker" sounds like it's in the same vein as "horse whisperer".

He would be a great president!

The right isnt worried about him being gay, they are terrified of him being smart.

Smarter than anyone else I have heard in politics lately! Being gay has nothing to do with intelligence.

Pete Buttigieg's sexual orientation is of ZERO consequence to me, however his actions while he was in office were impeccable representing the American people and this country. This cannot be said for any of the losers in the White House at this time.

And WAY less fact based. Bizarro World levels of stupid statements all day, every day, from the highest offices in the US :/

Absolutely rock solid.

Merrick Garland, the stay at home closet Democratic misogynistic white racists, anti-vaxxers, Jill Stein waste my vote voters, the "but her emails" crowd, Mitch McConnell and the GOP, and now Chuck Schumer and the ten own this shit show. Hope you're all happy. It's time to pick a side.

Not a big fan of facts, I see.

IMO he's the best/strongest Democratic candidate the party could run in 2028. Sadly, almost everybody also adds the "but he's gay" tag to his candidacy. And apologies, Mr. Takei, as I'm not taking you to task. I'm just identifying the sad truth that many wouldn't vote for him due to that fact.

D's would do well with Pete as a candidate. I say give him a chance.

Trump's first 70 days, each with its own night of nightmares.

That’s the point, he’s trying to wear us down and make us stop caring. Whether it’s 2 months or 2 years, he will not break us.

Being gay is that last thing he is to America. A genius. A master of rhetoric. A natural born politician . A great father. A wonderful husband that happens to be gay! And ya, I'm straight.

Such a dad thing to say lmao

I would let him hit.

I just wish he’d do more talking at the moment. If he wants to be president he needs to prove it.

Unfortunately, I can’t argue with that at all. 😕

The Pentagon taking down photos of the "Enola Gay" is funny. The Pentagon taking down photos of Ira Hayes raising the flag at Iwo Jima is not funny.

Ten weeks ago, no government official would have said "I don't care what judges think."

Trump is acting as if laws, due process and constitutional rights don't every apply if he just wishes otherwise... he wants all the power of a king.

America is no longer a democracy. I mean that most sincerely, it's not hyperbole, it's not a democracy, Trump has seen to that.

Pete may be gay, AND he’s a straight-talker!

he is one of our best communicators and government! I am straight, but love this guy 😎

I adore this human.

Sadly, Pete is correct. I am very scared. Afraid. In fear.

I think a gay woman would definitely get the popular vote over a may-be a gay man.

I want Pete to run for President!!

I'm disappointed he's not going to run for the Senate.

You could call it 'An inconvenient truth', as someone once coined...

It’s guys like Pete and Mark Kelly that give me some hope

Absolutely

Pete telling it like it is!!! 👏👏

And, remarkably accurate.

Right now Pete is EXACTLY what this country needs. He is intelligent, level headed with military experience. During the 2024 election he handled Fox News interviews with skills of a surgeon.

And it’ll only get worse as the enemies grow and the isolation becomes total.

I see what you did there George. Very good.

Bada-boom

I love Pete Great communicator

He is the future...

First, it wasn't that great 10 months ago, 10 years ago or in 1776. James Madison set up the US plutocracy. Second, who cares if he's gay. (Not a question.) I imagine that was said tongue in cheek, however. Third, Pete's a neoliberal and a huge part of the problem.

There needs to be more directness now. Democracy? That left when the "Rump" took over.

And he was pro medicare for all until lobbyist bought his opinion. He is just as weak as all the other moderate cowards!

What does being gay have to do with anything?

"Pete may be gay"? No, Pete IS gay and married to a great husband. This wording shows that even the most staunch gay rights advocates are are still afflicted by anti-gay bias. Next time consider this wording, "Pete is gay and a straight talker."

Takei was using a figure of speech, and he knows what he's writing. I suggest you look for anti-gay bias amongst the people who truly deserve such criticism.

Pete 2028! Make America Gay Again. (From a happily straight, white, cis-dude).

Sorry, Pete is incompetent. It took him weeks to show up in East Palestinian Ohio and only showed up then because he was shamed into it. He does talk a lot, but never says anything.

And the sad/scary/heartbreaking thing is that he's correct and it's going to get worse.

Mayor Pete 2028!

I completely agree and can’t spell Buttigieg, without help, either, lol.

I get the nuance in your statement. I'm not sure the first half is appropriate to point out as it has no relevance to the topic. I'm pretty sure you have no intent of being mean or anything like that. From a heterosexual.

And yes he would make a great President

He’s a great communicator thinks things through doesn’t talk bullshit

another reason people don't want to travel to the u.s.: the lawlessness of federal agencies under der orange fuhrer makes us wary and even afraid to pass through borders and customs

As a child, my dad told me that if I didn’t judge a book by its cover, never make a snap judgment about a person. I know it was one of the most important lessons he ever taught me. I would be proud to support Pete Buttigieg for any office in this country including President!

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Pete is an American Hero in every way!

I'm bi, my spine curves two ways and my one leg is forever shorter than the other. I can still keep it straight, so why not that demented butternut in the White House?

Gay and a straight talker.

Pete for President

It took me a few seconds to get it

He's honest. We need more honest politicians like him.

@georgetakei.bsky.social "May, but"? Pshaw! Pete's great, no may or but about it. I think Mayor Pete is a great example of how little importance his orientation is when it comes down to just living life. It annoys me to hear "he'd be great as POTUS or VPOTUS, but..." No but about it.

It happens. 😉

Also one of the few dems that have the guts to go on Faux News. I think he has the qualities of being a great president. Unfortunately you live in a country so homophobic it will not happen. Too many prefer a mentally deranged, low IQ , hateful , narcissistic old man. Nothing great about the USA!

Pete would be the perfect leader of a revived Democratic Party. God. Knows they need one.

That's true George

We desperately need a giant march straight down the Mall in DC, heading towards the Capitol. These small demonstrations here and there aren’t enough. But I can’t get anyone of national stature to serve as figurehead, including Pete B. I know there’s a lot in his plate but he’d be perfect for this.

gay? why go there? weird.

Prez Pete!!

I hope Pete runs for president in the future.