Happy birthday! Pete Buttigieg turns 44 today

Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is celebrating his 44th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician Pete Buttigieg has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 44th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Buttigieg, a cultural icon

Born Peter Paul Montgomery Buttigieg in South Bend on January 19, 1982, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Buttigieg's not just a great politician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Pete hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Pete Buttigieg as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 44.

Happy Birthday, Pete, you're the best!

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