WILMINGTON, Del. — @JoeBiden formally introduces @PeteButtigieg as his nominee for transportation secretary. Touts that he now has nine “precedent-busting appointments,” including several other gender and racial firsts.
Biden says Buttigieg will help oversee the second “American railroad revolution” that links suburbs and cities and makes it easier for Americans to commute. Also says DOT will be a key part of his “Build Back Better” plans.
Secretary-Designate @PeteButtigieg recalls his long love of transportation. Notes he proposed to husband @Chasten at an airport terminal. “Don’t let anyone tell you that O’Hare isn’t romantic,” he quips.
Also, today reminds me of Jan. 23, 2019, when I asked @PeteButtigieg what at the time was a critical question: How the heck do you pronounce your last name?
Shade thrown: @PeteButtigieg seizes on the well-worn “Infrastructure Week” meme. Vows that infrastructure weeks in the Biden administration will in fact happen and not be a joke.
Buttigieg also notes he’ll be the first openly gay presidential Cabinet nominee ever sent to the Senate for consideration.
At the end, @JoeBiden clarified @KamalaHarris didn’t come to Delaware for the event to avoid being on snowy roads today. Under questioning, says he’ll soon publicly take the vaccine and is encouraged by ongoing stimulus talks. Says he’s “confident” Hunter Biden did nothing wrong.
ALSO: There is now ❄️ in Delaware.

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