By — Jackie Hai Jackie Hai Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-pete-buttigieg-on-why-he-regularly-speaks-on-fox-news Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Pete Buttigieg on why he regularly speaks on Fox News Politics Aug 22, 2024 11:26 PM EDT When Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg spoke at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday, he introduced himself with the line, “You might recognize me from Fox News.” WATCH: Gun control advocates share their stories at 2024 Democratic National Convention In an interview with PBS News on Thursday, speaking in his personal capacity, Buttigieg said he’s proud to go on conservative outlets to speak on behalf of the Harris-Walz campaign because certain arguments and facts might not otherwise be aired in these places. “I’m pretty sure that a majority of Fox viewers sincerely are unaware that crime went down in this country after Donald Trump was defeated because it just wasn’t reported very much on that network,” he said. “So to the extent that they’re willing to invite me there, I think it’s important for me to take the opportunity.” Buttigieg also discussed his views on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s military service and how Vice President Kamala Harris has brought different corners of the Democratic Party together. “She’s demonstrated both as vice president and as leader of our party her capacity to bring people together, which is so important right now. And she’s offered a vision that is just more in line with what most Americans believe in,” he said. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. You can also follow PBS News coverage on YouTube, X, Facebook and TikTok, and see highlights on our Instagram. Find more of our DNC 2024 coverage Live updates: Kamala Harris will accept her party’s nomination on Day 4 of the DNC Live fact check: Night 4 of the Democratic National Convention WATCH: Tim Walz delivers pep talk in full speech at 2024 Democratic National Convention WATCH: Poet Amanda Gorman recites ‘This Sacred Scene’ at 2024 Democratic National Convention 7 takeaways from Day 3 of the DNC WATCH: Bill Clinton speaks at 2024 Democratic National Convention | 2024 DNC Night 3 WATCH: Oprah Winfrey urges voters to choose joy by choosing Harris at Democratic National Convention We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Jackie Hai Jackie Hai
When Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg spoke at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday, he introduced himself with the line, “You might recognize me from Fox News.” WATCH: Gun control advocates share their stories at 2024 Democratic National Convention In an interview with PBS News on Thursday, speaking in his personal capacity, Buttigieg said he’s proud to go on conservative outlets to speak on behalf of the Harris-Walz campaign because certain arguments and facts might not otherwise be aired in these places. “I’m pretty sure that a majority of Fox viewers sincerely are unaware that crime went down in this country after Donald Trump was defeated because it just wasn’t reported very much on that network,” he said. “So to the extent that they’re willing to invite me there, I think it’s important for me to take the opportunity.” Buttigieg also discussed his views on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s military service and how Vice President Kamala Harris has brought different corners of the Democratic Party together. “She’s demonstrated both as vice president and as leader of our party her capacity to bring people together, which is so important right now. And she’s offered a vision that is just more in line with what most Americans believe in,” he said. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. You can also follow PBS News coverage on YouTube, X, Facebook and TikTok, and see highlights on our Instagram. Find more of our DNC 2024 coverage Live updates: Kamala Harris will accept her party’s nomination on Day 4 of the DNC Live fact check: Night 4 of the Democratic National Convention WATCH: Tim Walz delivers pep talk in full speech at 2024 Democratic National Convention WATCH: Poet Amanda Gorman recites ‘This Sacred Scene’ at 2024 Democratic National Convention 7 takeaways from Day 3 of the DNC WATCH: Bill Clinton speaks at 2024 Democratic National Convention | 2024 DNC Night 3 WATCH: Oprah Winfrey urges voters to choose joy by choosing Harris at Democratic National Convention We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now