Pete Buttigieg, the former Transportation Secretary and potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate, reported that his family was subject to an investigation by Child Protective Services (CPS) and local police. This investigation was initiated after an anonymous tip that was later determined to be false. The incident occurred on June 26, 2026.
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Pete Buttigieg and family investigated by CPS and police following false report
Pete Buttigieg disclosed that he and his family faced an investigation by Child Protective Services and police due to a false report. The investigation took place on June 26, 2026, following an anonymous tip.
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