Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · Mar 20 As we head into the fourth week of the Iran war, the American people - and our troops - deserve clear, accountable, and honest leadership. We're getting the opposite.
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They (troops) should refuse to participate in the illegal Epstein War.
Spoken like a real soldier that knows the cost of war. Especially a fake war instigated by 2 petulant dictators
Gee, ya think? Stop stating the obvious, commit to a plan to stop it, tell us the the plan. Or, sit on the side lines. Stating the obvious repeatedly is pointless, infuriating, & more proof Dems don't know what to do to #StopFascism. Biden failed expand SCOTUS & fire Garland, so here we are.
Why aren’t you President?
Absolutely! Why did those in US G think 'Operation Paperclip' would ever be beneficial to democracy...putting snakes in the chicken coop won't grow your flock, but they will be swallowed whole!
Have you met the madman?
I say this as a supporter of Pete and at the same time bring awareness to the burden women candidates have to bear.."Pete, like your new look, but the mustach is too big... it needs a bit more trimming and styling"
They act like it’s a reality tv show. They want the bombs and the tough talk but want no part of accountability. WE NEED SERIOUS PEOPLE IN OFFICE!🤦🏻♂️
IMPEACH him before WWlll. He is threatening to use nukes.
Is there ANY chance you can ever talk without using all the dem cliche greatest hits? Just say he’s a senile dummy, we don’t need a checklist of stump speech bits
The endgame is expanding terrorist israel.
And we all give a fck about the rest of the world…. You never did and never will as a USA.
Spot on, sir!
We’ve gotten nothing but lies, disinformation and self serving propaganda from MAGA for ten effing years.
Trump is like a shit sandwich, but without the bread! 🍊 💩 🤡
Well, our Democrats in congress kind of allowed it.
Fuck you troops, the have been sitting in those armed bases for years getting fat and sucking off the public teet to protect nothing but oil wells
That's why Pete is my boy.
Who will Trump need to explain it to? He thinks he’s above the law.
This war belongs to Netanyahu; not USA citizens.
It’s not about Americans, it’s about the innocent your people are killing. If there still is some morals left America would send those responsible to The Hague.
Troops are in harm's way, oil disruptions are spiking prices and global instability, and the public gets vague updates or contradictory statements instead of straight talk. Transparency and a real plan aren't optional they're essential when lives and the economy are on the line.
So is the rest of the world
U're taking to a cement wall with the felon admin.
This is Israhell's war, not America's! Only people who stand to win here are the Isrealis the over wealthy US weapons manufacturers and Trump inc. developing a holiday resort in Gaza.
They won't get those till they stop following illegal orders and return home. The only thing left is overthrowing the DC dictator.
Sorry, where's that statement saying: It's an unlawful war. It's an illegal war by US and international law. It's a war that violates the US Constitution. It's a war that's killed over 1,300 civilians. It's a war that killed over 150 school girls. This type of message is gutless. We need better.
I'm sorry Pete but I think the last time the USA had thoughts and prayers Jimmy Carter was your President This war is all about your administration hiding a few rich child molesters and that is why America only has the backing of Israel
@petebuttigieg.bsky.social get voters registered! Help them get ID cards! Get ahead of the coming treachery!
How many soldier deaths have not been reported?
I think everyone needs to get layed🤔
The world is paying for it in higher prices, too. It's not fair to any of us to have to deal with Trump's fallout.
The orange is not quite sure why he's there, and what he's doing
Pete is okay with unjust and illegal wars? He just wants clarity, accountability, & honesty in unjust and illegal wars? THIS is why Green or BUST. THIS is why DNC Services Corporation are war pig fascists. THIS is why #NBNMW Fkkk Mayor Pete, the DNC, the RNC all of the way off. No war but class war
I'll tell you where this is headed. To become a global conflict. Yes, you can call it ww3!
Given the current “players” on this stage, the responsibilities they demonstrate have all the appearances of fealty to a hostile foreign power - The pretense that they serve the American people is the cruelest fantasy perpetrated since colonial times
If what's going on in the #USA - any of it! - took place in, say #Denmark or #Spain, everyone would state out loud that it's straight up #fascist, criminal & going against all manner of law, decency & morality. The #USA comes across as a sinister cross btw. #TheTrumanShow & #Schindlers'List
We have no business being at war with Iran! For someone that never served he sure is acting like a war monger, but I think in his mind it's like a game and I do think he has several people pushing him and telling him what to say miller, thiel, putin, to name a few!!
* The Benjamin Netanyahu & Donald Trump's Iran War Will create a Global Recession. *
This guy, what decorum, lol. American troops are an instrument of imperial oppression.
Clear, accountable, and honest?? Surely, you are speaking of another administration!
It’s so frustrating Pete that the citizens of the US are being used as pawns to a corrupt administration. It makes me want to leave the US cause I don’t see any light at the end of the tunnel unless Trump is gone!
Thank you Sir 🫡🫶🏻✌🏻
It is to deflect from release of the Epstein files. He NEVER had a plan.
I'm sorry but anyone who thinks we will ever get truth from Republicans is a fool.
The day J.F.K was killed is the day fascism/authoritarianism celebrated their solidified foothold in the door. U.S. has always been like this and people keep voting for it. When Dems were in power, no safeguards were put against a fascist regime possibilities. I.C.E. was not enough.
Remember when everyone talked about The Epstein Files? Yeah, THAT'S why Trump started WWIII
And now more young Americans are going to die for the crazy genocide loving zionists
No, we need to remove the orange Nazi and his entire administration.
So are we now paying Iran for oil so they can use our own money to bomb us?
youtu.be/jWxKn-1S8ts General Wesley Clark - "We're Going to Take Out 7 Countries in 5 Years" bsky.app/profile/gome...
This is a war crime. The best course of action for a perpetrator is to return home, apologize, compensate for the damages, and extradite the responsible individuals to a trusted third nation for justice. Any other approach would be adding insult.
They need to be extricated immediately. Immediately.
Honorable Sir. Can you please lead us now? Can you speak directly to the Generals? How can we approach Supreme Court Court to dismiss the immunity for T? Can we arrest him and Pete and all for treason, war crimes, coverup of Epstein? We will not be safe for the next 3 years .
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Has he criticized Israel once over this war?
Rich Pete,.. oathbreaker extraordinaire, spewing lots of impotent rhetoric and "tough talk", While "The People" LITERALLY suffer and die. Rich Pete, Rich Dems, TALK w/Zero action, b/c THEY get richer & richer off Pedo-Shitler's crimes & corruption too. "Just waiting" for MAGA owned elections.
I suspect the purpose of the war is distraction, chaos, and to deliberately trigger a terrorist attack on the mainland U.S. that is so devastating that Trump will be able to prevent the mid-term elections from taking place.
You will never ever get that from this regime.
Team Trump are in over their heads and are grasping at straws! There was, is and will not be a clear plan and strategy from this bunch of idiots!
. Republicans are Trump accomplices. They are all in this together. MAJORITY. >>> This would all STOP if they objected. <<< They have become the enemy. Treat them accordingly!
We deserve THAT and a lot more than that.
You’ve Got to be Fucking Kidding Me Trump administration said it would waive sanctions on Iran to allow the sale of 140 million barrels of oil that has been stranded on tankers since the war began. The administration had previously eased sanctions on a similar amount of Russian oil as well.
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Those in power are more interested in power and money than they are in doing the right thing!
If you say so but we all know talk is cheap
This isn’t just about policy failure—it’s about accountability. Wars without defined objectives don’t stay contained; they expand in cost and consequence. Leadership isn’t measured by rhetoric, but by clarity, responsibility, and the willingness to own outcomes.
As the Iran war enters its fourth week, the risks are no longer abstract—costs are rising, missions remain unclear, and escalation feels open-ended. When strategy lacks transparency and an endgame, the burden shifts to troops and ordinary Americans.
The People's regime change Trump that wants in Iran is also necessary in the USA! Trump is even a worse dictator than Khamenei was! Trump is the ultimate agressor. Impeach him people of America!!
You're on target, Pete.
Would love to see Pete for president
It's pathetic and ridiculous. Maga Mike continues his traitorous and hypocritical machinations
And CONGRESS hasn't STOPPED IT beCUZ?
Remove tRump and reclaim the White House.
AMEN TO THAT!!! WHO can stop this? WHAT can stop this?
The Democrats (and all US politicians) are too mired in cowardly self interest to be effective or relevant. Get out on the streets and protest now... while you still can!! Mass peaceful protest is the only effective tool US citizens have left to remove the corrupt self serving Trump regime.
Funny how by refusing to have a vote on the war powers act. Congress has kept the legal 60 day timer on active actions. Failure to end active fighting within that time triggers legal limits. Without Congress’s affirmation Dramadon’s war becomes an illegal act unto its own.
What I find interesting is the administration is now saying that we are beginning to “wind down” Trump’s war. If that is true than there is no need for 200 billion dollars for the DOD and no need to send more troops to the MidEast. Or it’s just another lie. Liar liar Donnie pants on fire.
If I didn't follow you I wouldn't know any of this!
Mr. Secretary. U speak as if such an approach could ever come from this regime. The true question is how do we stop it? Congress must defund the war. Other strategies?
Love this man. So smart. So sincere. Says what needs to be heard.
The numbers tell the story: ~$11.3B spent in the first 6 days alone, ~$850-900M/day. At least 13 US service members killed, ~200 wounded. The American people deserve to know exactly why we're here, what the mission is, and what "victory" looks like. Accountability starts with transparency.
This is the Christian nationalists crusade. They’ve been preaching it to the soldiers. Those soldiers are brainwashed to believe that anyone who doesn’t believe in their god is the enemy and evil. Kegsbreath is on a mission of death and destruction to conquer the enemy (Muslims)
When my family member was deployed to Afghanistan 2017-8, they were late getting flu shots out even though an outbreak had led to soldiers dying when the Taliban attacked. Also, missions got cancelled because not enough ammo. The world's most expensive army. Trump doesn't care about the troops.
I wish there would be more posts about what we can do to solve the problems. Too many just point out more problems & the severity of the issues while providing zero actionable ideas for us to resolve them It spreads hopelessness and anxiety 😪 Thank you for your hard work. We need to know how bad
Missing the steady, balanced, and sane leadership of Colin Powell and General Norman "Stormin' Norman" Schwarzkopf.
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You’re getting there Pete. You will make a great leader when we can see, hear and feel where you stand on issues.
But Donald is busy going to Mar a Lago for another round of golf and to collect bribes.
Pete,in my life Republicans have started all the wars and lost them all. In 1953 the CIA and British MI6instigated a coup against the democratically elected leader of Iran because of 🏴 oil. Democrats have to win. They’re the only ones who do things for the people and the 🇺🇸.
It's impossible to get clear, accountable, and honest leadership from a kakistocracy. These clowns are clueless.
This administration is unqualified to lead America. We’re in poor standing in the world right now.😡🤬 A war that isn’t warranted and alienation of our allies is ridiculous! This corrupt regime needs to go!!..before we are no longer a credible nation!!!
Fuck off CIA scum
Sad predictions: > We'll put boots on the ground > We'll suffer MANY more casualties > We'll waste ENORMOUS amounts of money > Prices will soar > This will last MUCH longer than 5 weeks >>> Trump will LIE through it all. Elections have consequences. RESIST! indivisible.org nokings.org lwv.org
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This man is all over the country helping hopefulls with their campaigns. He’s more of a man than any representative on its team.
This QUOTE explains it perfectly.👍🏻
Doesn’t everyone really know what the exact end game is? It’s to declare in October (and then again in 2028) that we’re so mired in conflict that we couldn’t possibly have an election. Trumpdy-dumpty has a grand strategy and it has nothing to do with Iran.
Would have be correct to mention the Iranian and Lebanese population that will pay this chaos by their lives. Their lives
Trump wants $200 billion for his Iran war! D. should demand a war powers votes & billionaire wealth tax to pay for their war Tax details here ihaveanidea.us/taxwealth/ A.ll B.illionaires C.orrupt D.emocracy E.veryone must reassert: WE THE PEOPLE! Per say 5 former presidents + ihaveanidea.us/dw/
Unless he starts talking like this... meh! "I welcome their hatred" comes from Franklin D. Roosevelt's 1936 MSG speech, where he expressed his determination to fight against the forces he believed were undermining peace and economic recovery in America.
Instead we got, “ soldiers will die. It’s just how it is.” From the orange filth.
Honesty from this administration, as led by the liar-in-chief setting the example for his subordinates, is too much to expect. 47 must be charged with TREASON!
Trump is a fucking terrorist and our military is now committing war crimes on his orders! They are ALL guilty!
If the tripple-tap story on the elementary school is true, anything less than extradition for war crimes is unacceptable. Someone should stand in front of the parents that are left to face justice. Still waiting on GDub though... spineless dems gonna spineless.
Pete is a true professional. He's articulate and smart. We need his advice and leadership 👏
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We're not even getting a clear opposition from Democrats...start here first.
I don't think this can happen with so many incompetent idiots running the country! At the top is the chief idiot, pedophile and a rapist! #RemoveTrumpNow
NEVER FORGET! This was Done by Trump’s Business Partners and His LIV Golf Course Association! They Should All Be Held Accountable for The Murdering American People Here and Abroad! Trump and His Family Are Nothing But Scumbags! Remove Trump Now!
I hope everyone realizes, these are suicide missions This is so unnecessary, so many lives will be lost
Our troops deserve not to go to war!
DO IT
No, what we need as Congress to do its job and put an end to an illegal war, not give the regime acting unconstitutionally billions more to keep putting American lives in danger.
Why we have people like him and not people like you leading us I will never fully understand. Please keep talking and putting yourself out there like you do.
What is it that you don’t understand?
If Congress doesn’t do something about this regime it won’t matter how many people vote for you in midterms. Every Democrat will lose their job. Congress will be made completely defunct, and we will be in a dictatorship where Drumpf and his lackeys decide who lives and who dies.
STOP THE WAR. Love you Pete. 💙💙💙💙💙
Their plan was if we bomb them they will bend the knee. But since there's no political appointees who are regional experts among other things this is what happens.
#WeThePeople will not see a possible change unless the Democratic party has an overwhelming win in November. More importantly, there's no clear message coming from the party. California is a perfect example of confusion and unfocused Dems in the Governor race.
We need you back as Transportation Secretary
We have a f***ing podcaster running our war.
Forget it, Petey. You’re not voting to ever be relevant again, because we all remember your stint as a racist mayor, your neoliberal BS, and your wine cave donors.
Thank you for your service to this country in uniform and in public service. We need you back in leadership now more than ever! 🫶
The troops deserve way better. 👊⚠️💯
There's a new more radical leader who's close to the IRGC and we blew up his wife and kid. Standing up in defiance likely means death or imprisonment. If we walk away we leave behind a far more dangerous Iran. But staying will continue to costs lives and increase debt and drag on for how long?
Then someone needs to look at the CEO’s of the oil companies ⚠️ After the great British journalist exposed the truth🚩🚩 How President Bush and his connection with oil cartel and Iraq.. All to keep Oil at $50 a barrel. Hmm not going to speak on how they instigated that war
For 70+ years. A malignant narcissist with a severe,, unregulated form of narcissistic personality disorder combined with antisocial behavior, paranoia, and sadism. Characterized by a profound lack of empathy, a desire for total control, and pleasure in causing harm.
WHAT will it take for Congress to act? We call, we write, we send e-mails to no avail. Townhalls are thing no longer done because they don't want to actually HEAR us. They are afraid to be near us. All I can say is that Congress is in a bubble. The 3 monkeys do NOT See/Hear/Speak-they GRIFT!
Mayor, by my lights this war is going very well! In just about two weeks Iran has lots its air force, its navy, its ayatollah, its nuclear and ballistic missile programs, and its ability to generate revenue for the war effort! Why are you on the side of the mullahs?
Tell em pete
Love you, Pete Buttigieg! Thank you for your service, your love for our country and your smart leadership!
This idiot never said anything like this during obamas 8 years in Iraq Obama 8 years in Afghanistan Obamas 8 months in Libya Or anytime obama attacked four other countries. Go try to fix those racist roads idiot. America doesn’t want to hear from your white privileged wealthy ass.
The danger is that an entire generation will come to the conclusion that conventional deterrence has failed, politics has failed -only violence remains. Wars that are intended to restore order often end with the multiplication of forces of disorder. This war could do that to a devastating scale ⬇️
America deserves what it voted for
Trump should have been charged with Treason over Afghanistan he committed the definition of Treason with his deals with the Taliban.
Weird how ending the war doesn’t seem to be an option for Pete 🤷
We always deserve that and have never had it with Trump. The longer we put off accountability, the more trouble he causes, more people dead and damaged, environmental disaster. Damage created by Trump will continue to multiply exponentially until he and his crew are neutered.
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Do they deserve it? Military typically vote R
You are considered war criminals by the rest of the world
Our 'troops' are fighting under illegal orders. Murdering civilians. Not 'our' troops at all...
MAGA THIS IS YOUR FAULT - clinics/ hospitals close? - your fault - can't afford health insurance? - your fault - lost your job? also your fault - can't afford rent or a mortgage? - your fault - the man is convicted sex offender, a liar and a felon - that is enough for decent people BUT NOT YOU
You ready to drop AIPAC?
How do they get away with it? Corporate media complicity or corporate power period. If we do not speak clearly than we get nowhere.
Stop the Criminally Insane Felon!
@petebuttigieg.bsky.social why are we heading to another FKN WAR! The POTUS needs to be Removed and Jailed immediately!!! Get your democratic members, congress people, the Senate and TAKE BACK OUR GOVERNMENT. Anyone who won’t help or tries to block it ARREST THEM!
In 2019 GOP Gov Bill Weld suggested he be tried & executed for treason In 2026 You grow a beard + post on Bluesky
It'd be clearer, to the point and effect just to say, "stop this war."
They lifted sanctions on Russia and Iran. Russia is openly giving away troop information to Iran to kill US soldiers. Trump has added 3 trillion to the national debt, which was supposed to take a decade and Besset says no price is too much for war, while cutting food to Americans. Wtf.
I would vote for him for president. 💙
Trump & his cronies will NOT leave power willingly or peacefully. I believe it will be up to loyal non-military Americans to physically remove them from power. The military, DOJ, CIA, FBI, laws, courts, Congress & prayer will NOT do it. Voting MAY NOT even do it. Impeachment trial will NEVER happen.
You need to be much louder and joined by every democrat in congress. We KNOW what we deserve. This video will mostly be seen by ppl already engaged. Run some ads telling the American ppl the danger we are in... fascism is on the move, or pitch a fit in tv interviews. Something! PS: I'm a fan.
leaders have been idiots for thousands of years and youre in that club
When the #Iran-promised #terror starts Will the secret #Federal #FEMA #Teleportation Program help?
Why can't we get rid of Trump? I mean who the heck worries about an football STUPID game??? "VS" Sending our military to help the CRAZY Netanyahu KILL ALL THE MUSLIMS IN THE MIDDLE EAST. Supporting Israel, NOT Netanyahu HOW MANY HAVE TO DIE. STOP SUPPORTING ISRAEL AND RUSSIA IN THEIR AGGRESSION
Biden wanted Iran with ICBMs and nukes. Trump wants Iran without ICBMs and nukes. Which leadership do you prefer, and why?
Democrats are great at saying the right thing, doing nothing. Political correctness is how we got here. No repercussions attempting to overthrow our government. None after being convicted of rape. Someone throw gasoline on the limp Democrat slogan “no one is above the law”. #StronglyWordedLetters
Some examples of where YOUR money is going.
Lessons from history not being learned. The US 'Administration' is back on the March of Folly despite precise warnings 4 days before it walked into the 'escalation trap' that Iran planned decades ago. youtu.be/uISOkWuM3bA?...
If it depends upon Trump informing the American people of what's what with the little EXCURSION just wait for the first lie because the second lie ain't far behind it. The Marines will be hitting the doors shortly. This maniac is trying to abuse us like he did with those young girls. Sociopathic
The Epstein War.
You once took an oath to protect America from "enemies both foreign and domestic" and you're trying to do that now but where is the Army? How is it possible for the Army, the last (and in this case best) chance to save America to remain silent? This is the hour of need.
The endgame is to distract from the Trumpstein Files and for Benji to distract from and stall his bribery criminal trials.
Still, Mr Opportunist/Wallstreet, take your Power Point presentations and go home. Your former mayoral work in South Bend was a desaster for the black community. But power brokers like Hellery C. made good use of your „work“ for her in the Iowa primaries. Disgusting; not forgotten.
Actively destroying the voluntary military on a daily basis!
listen to the guys and girls from the pointed end of the stick...
Run again Pete
You look tired, Pete. We are living through a generational trauma. Stay loud but take care of yourself.