Pete Buttigieg expressed confidence that the country is prepared to have a gay president. He made this statement during an appearance on a Sunday morning news program. The host, Kristen Welker, brought up a book written by former Vice President Kamala Harris, which mentioned Buttigieg as a potential running mate under certain circumstances.

Buttigieg's response was made after Welker referenced Harris' book. The book discussed Harris' thoughts on her presidential campaign and potential running mates. Further information on the conversation and the book can be found through the source.