Political backlash over how Biden's staff handled his age concerns may pose a challenge for Buttigieg in 2028.

During an appearance in Iowa on Tuesday night, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg acknowledged that Democrats may have won in November if former President Joe Biden had not sought reelection.

Pete Buttigieg, who served as transportation secretary under former President Joe Biden, appeared to acknowledge Tuesday that he believed Biden should not have run for a second White House term. When asked by reporters if the Democratic party would have been better off without Biden as the nominee,