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Pete Buttigieg reveals he and husband Chasten are becoming PARENTS after trying to adopt for a year

Pete Buttigieg, 39, announced on Tuesday that he and husband Chasten, 32, are now fathers as they complete the adoption process. 

'For some time, Chasten and I have wanted to grow our family,' the Transportation secretary tweeted.

'We're overjoyed to share that we've become parents!'

'The process isn't done yet and we're thankful for the love, support, and respect for our privacy that has been offered to us. We can't wait to share more soon,' Buttigieg continued.

He did not, however, share any more details on their new parental status. 

The couple has previously shared their desire to adopt and be parents. 

Chasten reposted his husband's tweet along with: 'Some News!'

'Congratulations to you and @Chasten!' first lady Jill Biden posted to Twitter on Tuesday.

'Welcome to parenthood!' she added with an emoticon of two hearts. 

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg (right) announced on Tuesday that he and husband Chasten are becoming fathers as they finish up the adoption process

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced on Tuesday that he and husband Chasten are becoming fathers as they finish up the adoption process

Buttigieg made the announcement on Twitter and Instagram on Tuesday, saying: 'We're overjoyed to share that we've become parents!'

Buttigieg made the announcement on Twitter and Instagram on Tuesday, saying: 'We're overjoyed to share that we've become parents!'

First lady Jill Biden immediately sent her congratulations to the married couple on expanding their family. 'Welcome to parenthood!' she tweeted

First lady Jill Biden immediately sent her congratulations to the married couple on expanding their family. 'Welcome to parenthood!' she tweeted

Chasten told the Washington Post in a feature piece on his life in Washington, D.C. last month that he and Buttigieg have been trying to adopt for a year.  

The two were going through the rigorous adoption process, including home studies and parenting workshops.

They were on a list to receive a baby who has been abandoned or surrendered at little notice as well as another, more lengthy process that would allow a pregnant woman to choose the couple in advance – without their identities being revealed.

Before the announcement on Tuesday, Chasten said they got close to receiving a child on multiple occasions and already started shopping for baby clothes and gear and talking about potential names. 

'It's a really weird cycle of anger and frustration and hope,' Chasten told the Post of the adoption process. 'You think it's finally happening and you get so excited, and then it's gone.' 

The married couple moved to Washington, D.C. in 2021 from Indiana after Buttigieg was nominated to be President Joe Biden's Transportation Secretary.

He was one of the several candidates in the 2020 Democratic primary to try and earn the spot to take on Donald Trump. Buttigieg's biggest hurdle was among black southern voters, who were openly against supporting a gay candidate for president.

Buttigieg endorsed Biden after dropping out of the race.

Following the social media announcement that they became parents, the Buttigieg's saw an outpouring of congratulations.

'In the midst of so much pain and anguish, here is some genuinely wonderful news. Congratulations to @PeteButtigieg and @Chasten!!' former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett tweeted. ' Your lives will never be the same. Welcome to the best club on earth.'

Sabrina Singh, the deputy press secretary for Vice President Kamala Harris, wrote: 'Wonderful news! Congrats to @PeteButtigieg and @Chasten!'

The outpouring of congratulations came from several Democrats, including former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett, who said: 'In the midst of so much pain and anguish, here is some genuinely wonderful news'

The outpouring of congratulations came from several Democrats, including former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett, who said: 'In the midst of so much pain and anguish, here is some genuinely wonderful news'

MSNBC host Joy Reid sent her congratulations to the couple on Twitter

MSNBC host Joy Reid sent her congratulations to the couple on Twitter

Assistant House Speaker Katherine Clark used the opportunity to promote making childcare affordable in America

Assistant House Speaker Katherine Clark used the opportunity to promote making childcare affordable in America

DNC Chair Jaime Harrison also congratulated the couple on becoming parents

DNC Chair Jaime Harrison also congratulated the couple on becoming parents

MSNBC host Joy Reid tweeted: 'Congratulations, gents!! Blessings to your growing family'.

Other Democrats used it to take the opportunity to promote efforts to make child care affordable for all Americans.

'Congratulations, @petebuttigieg and @chasten — so proud to be working together to make sure you and every family has access to quality, affordable #childcare! #AmericanFamiliesPlan #ChildCareisInfrastructure,' Assistant House Speaker Katherine Clark tweeted.

DNC Chairman Jaime Harrison wrote also sent his congratulations, saying: 'Your lives will be forever changed! Enjoy every single moment.'

Pete and Chasten reside in an upscale apartment building in the Eastern Market neighborhood in Southeast Washington – less than a mile from the U.S. Capitol building.

Their building is at a higher price-point than other apartments in the area – as they pay around $3,000 for an 800-square-foot one-bedroom apartment.

'We couldn't afford the one-bedroom-plus-den,' Chasten said, arguing they chose the higher-end, higher-price-point building because of its location and security after receiving multiple threats and break-in back in South Bend, Indiana.  

Chasten is a teacher-turned-author who claims he is still struggling to adapt to his new life in the nation's capital.

In fall 2017, he became a junior high humanities teacher at a Montessori Academy in Mishawaka, Indiana where he taught theater and ran the diversity club. He took a leave of absence to support his husband's campaign and in January 2019 joined the Civic Education Team of the South Bend Civic Theatre before moving to D.C.

He published a book in September 2020 titled 'I Have Something to Tell You' about his life growing up closeted in a conservative Midwestern family.

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