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Pete Buttigieg and his kids were targeted by child services swatting call, police say
ABC7 Los Angeles • • nation
Key Points:
- Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg revealed that Child Protective Services and police visited his home following false allegations involving his 4-year-old twins, leading to a temporary separation from his children.
- Buttigieg suggested the incident was politically motivated and possibly rooted in homophobia, expressing deep distress over the involvement of his young children in the situation.
- Authorities determined the allegations to be unsubstantiated, with Michigan State Police confirming the report was false and emphasizing the harm caused by such hoaxes.
- Buttigieg praised the professionalism of law enforcement and CPS workers while condemning the politically driven nature of the false claim that wasted resources and traumatized his family.
- He is considering pursuing civil or criminal charges related to the incident, which occurred shortly after he shared family photos on social media during Pride Month.
