Democrats “Defined Everything by Identity,” Pete Buttigieg Says in Critique of His Party

Democrats “defined everything by identity,” Pete Buttigieg says in critique of his party

By Carlos Nogueras Ramos, The Texas Tribune November 14, 2025 Speaking at The Texas Tribune Festival on Friday, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg criticized the Democratic Party for failing to reach everyday Americans, arguing that it “got sucked in” to a conversation about identity.  “There were expressions in the Democratic Party that suggested all that matters to where you fit now is based on your identity, and therefore,…

Pete Buttigieg critiques Democrats for focus on identity

The former U.S. transportation secretary said the Democratic Party should focus more on issues gripping the country, such as health care and housing affordability.