Buttigieg says ‘white kid only’ adoption list highlights US racism

Pete Buttigieg on 'humbling' experience of raising mixed race kids

The former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg has spoken about his experience of fatherhood and raising mixed-race children.

Buttigieg Opens Up About His Black Adopted Children, Says There Is ‘a Discount’ Depending on Whether You Adopt Black Kids or White Ones

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Buttigieg says ‘white kid only’ adoption list highlights US racism

Pete Buttigieg discussed his experience adopting children and his reaction to the racial disparities in the adoption process, highlighting the racial biases that exist in the adoption system.

Pete Buttigieg sparks ‘gross’ reaction with ‘cringe’ chat about adoption, saying black babies are on ‘discount’

Pete Buttigieg sparks 'gross' reaction with 'cringe' chat about adoption, saying black babies are on 'discount'

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sparked controversy for a “cringeworthy” segment where he discussed the adoption of his kids. Buttigieg raised eyebrows when he slipped and said that there was a “discount” for adopting his black babies. He quickly tried to correct his word choice, by saying “you didn’t have to pay a deposit,” but it was too late; the clip was out there. “It was called a surprise adoption scenario. I was traveling. …

What Did Pete Buttgieg Just Say About Adopting Non-White Kids?