Pete Buttigieg, husband Chasten share they've become parents: 'We're overjoyed'

David Oliver, USA TODAY
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Pete Buttigieg and husband Chasten are going to be dads.

"For some time, Chasten and I have wanted to grow our family," the U.S. secretary of transportation posted Tuesday on Twitter. "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."

Chasten Buttigieg quote-tweeted the post with a quick Twitter aphorism, "Some news!" He recently told The Washington Post they had started the adoption process and had gotten close to bringing a child into their home.

The writer and LGBTQ advocate told USA TODAY last year the pair had been exploring the possibility of starting a family. He noted is a confusing process but one they're excited about.

"We have quite a few friends in our circle who've navigated that, so we've just been having a lot of conversations with friends and started trying to figure out what will work for us," he said.

USA TODAY has reached out to the Buttigieg family for comment.

Former South Bend Mayor and democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg hugs his husband Chasten following his Iowa Caucus Watch Party event inside Drake University on Feb 3, 2020.
Former South Bend Mayor and democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg hugs his husband Chasten following his Iowa Caucus Watch Party event inside Drake University on Feb 3, 2020.

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Celebrities and politicians alike took to social media to congratulate the happy couple on their exciting news.

"Congratulations! This is such wonderful news," Sophia Bush tweeted.

MSNBC commentator Joy Reid tweeted: "Congratulations, gents!! Blessings to your growing family."

"Omg! Congratulations to you and Chasten!!! What spectacular news!," Meghan McCain wrote on Twitter.

CNN's Kasie Hunt also wished the couple "congratulations."

"Being a parent has been one of the great joys of my life. Congrats to you and Chasten on this terrific news!," tweeted U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland.

Jamie Harrison, the current chair of the Democratic National Convention, also shared his congratulations.

"@PeteButtigieg & @Chasten Congratulations! Your lives will be forever changed! Enjoy every single moment," he tweeted.

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