Pete Buttigieg and his kids were targeted by child services swatting call: Police
Summary
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and his children were subject to a false child protective services (CPS) call based on untrue allegations. Authorities have confirmed the report was false, and Buttigieg’s children were returned to his care after being temporarily separated.Key Facts
- Pete Buttigieg’s home in Traverse City, Michigan, was visited by CPS and police due to an anonymous allegation concerning his 4-year-old twins.
- The children were interviewed without family present, and Buttigieg was initially not allowed to be alone with them.
- Buttigieg and his husband arranged for their children to stay with grandparents during this period.
- The report claimed Buttigieg had spoken about committing violent crimes, which was false.
- Police and CPS found no evidence to support the allegations.
- Michigan State Police confirmed the report was false and emphasized that false reports waste resources.
- Buttigieg described the experience as deeply upsetting and suggested possible motives could include political targeting or homophobia.
- After the investigation, Buttigieg was allowed to be with his children again without restrictions.
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