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Remember when Pete Buttigieg’s replacement’s Fox host wife got mad that Pete grew a beard?
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· September 2, 2026
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Key takeaway However, Fox News took issue with his appearance, and Rachel Campos-Duffy, a Fox host and wife of current Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, criticized Buttigieg.
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently appeared on a "manosphere" podcast, discussing his vision for the Democratic party. He received positive attention on social media for his appearance on the Flagrant podcast. However, Fox News took issue with his appearance, and Rachel Campos-Duffy, a Fox host and wife of current Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, criticized Buttigieg.
She referred to him as a "beta" and also took issue with his beard. Further details about the criticism and Buttigieg's appearance on the podcast are available from the source. The incident has sparked discussion and reaction on social media.
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Category: community Published: September 2, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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