<p>Former US vice president Mike Pence is under fire for mocking US transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg at the Gridiron dinner, a bipartisan Washington event where light-hearted speeches were made. The event also featured Phil Murphy, the governor of New Jersey, and the secretary of state, Antony Blinken. White House slammed Pence for making fun of Buttigieg, maternity leave and postpartum depression, saying that his comments were homophobic and offensive to women.</p>

<p>During his speech at the event, Pence talked about how Donald Trump “endangered" his family on January 6, 2021. However, while making a joke, Pence decided to take a shot not only at Buttigieg, but also in the same vein mocked maternity leave and post-partum depression.</p>

<p>Buttigieg is the first openly gay cabinet secretary confirmed by the US Senate. He also ran for the Democratic presidential nominee race in 2020. He is married and has twins with his partner Chasten Buttigieg. The babies were hospitalised in October 2021 during the same time when the US faced issues with rail and air delays and safety.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Referring to that, Pence at the dinner said that Buttigieg had taken “maternity leave” from his job, while “thousands of travellers were stranded in airports, the air traffic system shut down and airplanes nearly collided on our runways."</p>

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<p>“Pete is the only person in human history to have a child and everyone else gets postpartum depression," he added.</p>

<p>His remarks invited criticism “even before the dinner was over”, Associated Press reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The former vice-president’s homophobic joke about Secretary Buttigieg was offensive and inappropriate, all the more so because he treated women suffering from postpartum depression as a punchline," Joe Biden’s press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, said.</p>

<p>“He should apologise to women and LGBTQ+ people, who are entitled to be treated with dignity and respect.”</p>

<p>Chasten Buttigieg also hit back at Pence. He posted a picture of Pete in the hospital, holding one of the twins, and wrote he had “an honest question” for Pence.</p>

<p>“If your grandchild was born prematurely and placed on a ventilator at two months old – their tiny fingers wrapped around yours as the monitors beep in the background – where would you be?”</p>

<p>Pence is expected to launch a presidential bid soon.</p>

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Former US vice president Mike Pence is under fire for mocking US transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg at the Gridiron dinner, a bipartisan Washington event where light-hearted speeches were made.

Former US vice president Mike Pence is under fire for mocking US transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg at the Gridiron dinner, a bipartisan Washington event where light-hearted speeches were made. The event also featured Phil Murphy, the governor of New Jersey, and the secretary of state, Antony Blinken. White House slammed Pence for making fun of Buttigieg, maternity leave and postpartum depression, saying that his comments were homophobic and offensive to women. During his speech at the event, Pence talked about how Donald Trump “endangered" his family on January 6, 2021. However, while making a joke, Pence decided to take a shot not only at Buttigieg, but also in the same vein mocked maternity leave and post-partum depression. Buttigieg is the first openly gay cabinet secretary confirmed by the US Senate. He also ran for the Democratic presidential nominee race in 2020. He is married and has twins with his partner Chasten Buttigieg. The babies were hospitalised in October 2021 during the same time when the US faced issues with rail and air delays and safety. Referring to that, Pence at the dinner said that Buttigieg had taken “maternity leave” from his job, while “thousands of travellers were stranded in airports, the air traffic system shut down and airplanes nearly collided on our runways." Also Read | Mike Pence criticises former President for ‘endangering’ his family “Pete is the only person in human history to have a child and everyone else gets postpartum depression," he added. His remarks invited criticism “even before the dinner was over”, Associated Press reported. “The former vice-president’s homophobic joke about Secretary Buttigieg was offensive and inappropriate, all the more so because he treated women suffering from postpartum depression as a punchline," Joe Biden’s press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, said. “He should apologise to women and LGBTQ+ people, who are entitled to be treated with dignity and respect.” Chasten Buttigieg also hit back at Pence. He posted a picture of Pete in the hospital, holding one of the twins, and wrote he had “an honest question” for Pence. “If your grandchild was born prematurely and placed on a ventilator at two months old – their tiny fingers wrapped around yours as the monitors beep in the background – where would you be?” Pence is expected to launch a presidential bid soon. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>On the campaign trail in New Hampshire, presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg was recorded cheering and dancing with supporters by Washington Post reporter Chelsea Janes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a video posted on Twitter, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/news-breaking-news-pete-buttigieg-defeats-bernie-sanders-in-iowa-caucus-279172">Former Mayor of South Bend, Indiana</a> can be seen performing the “Raise the Roof” dance move with New Hampshire congresswoman Annie Kuster.</p>

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<p>The American public has not been appeased by Buttigieg's best attempt, and the public outcry for such a repulsive Raise the Roof has been felt across the media spectrum, causing a flood of tweets comparing the presidential candidate to droids due to his rigid, robotic dance moves.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iowa-caucus-buttigieg-takes-a-narrow-lead-over-sanders-279671">Salt on the wound</a> comes in the form of what is perhaps the most amusing part of the video, where a person in the background is holding up a placard supporting Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, which is promptly covered up by a Buttigieg sign.</p>

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<p>The success of Buttigieg's campaign in the New Hampshire primary warrants celebration, even if such revelry is displayed by subpar dance moves.&nbsp;Finishing in New Hampshire with 24 per cent and reportedly <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iowa-caucus-pete-buttigieg-takes-surprise-lead-in-democratic-race-278711">leading the Iowa caucus</a> last week, former Mayor of South Bend currently stands <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-calls-unmitigated-disaster-as-sanders-buttigieg-claim-victory-278558">a mere 2 per cent</a> behind Vermont Senator and State winner Bernie Sanders.</p>

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<p>When asked by Alisyn Camerota, a CNN correspondent, whether he will continue to show his dance moves on the campaign trail, Buttigieg responded with a laugh and said, "I think the less people see me dancing the better, but we definitely bring a lot of joy to the campaign trail."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"...it's also a joyful process because you're engaging with the supporters, with the fellow Americans in this extraordinary experience in American democracy, and you never know what moments that can lead to on the campaign trail," he added.</p>

<p>CNN's Alisyn Camerota then asked Buttigieg whether he thinks his dance moves cost him the win in New Hampshire, to which Pete responded by saying, "Well, I doubt that they played a big role in bringing a majority together, but you never know how things are received among voters.”</p>


On the campaign trail in New Hampshire, presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg was recorded cheering and dancing with supporters by Washington Post reporter Chelsea Janes.

On the campaign trail in New Hampshire, presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg was recorded cheering and dancing with supporters by Washington Post reporter Chelsea Janes. In a video posted on Twitter, Former Mayor of South Bend, Indiana can be seen performing the “Raise the Roof” dance move with New Hampshire congresswoman Annie Kuster. It’s all happening. What exactly “it” is, I’m not sure. But here it is. pic.twitter.com/IOcyIPfEy2 — Chelsea Janes (@chelsea_janes) February 11, 2020 × The American public has not been appeased by Buttigieg's best attempt, and the public outcry for such a repulsive Raise the Roof has been felt across the media spectrum, causing a flood of tweets comparing the presidential candidate to droids due to his rigid, robotic dance moves. Salt on the wound comes in the form of what is perhaps the most amusing part of the video, where a person in the background is holding up a placard supporting Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, which is promptly covered up by a Buttigieg sign. Also Read: Meet Pete Buttigieg, the man who shocked Sanders, Biden in Iowa caucus The success of Buttigieg's campaign in the New Hampshire primary warrants celebration, even if such revelry is displayed by subpar dance moves. Finishing in New Hampshire with 24 per cent and reportedly leading the Iowa caucus last week, former Mayor of South Bend currently stands a mere 2 per cent behind Vermont Senator and State winner Bernie Sanders. Asked if his dance moves cost him a first place finish in NH, Pete Buttigieg tells CNN's Alisyn Camerota on @NewDay, "Well, I doubt that they played a big role in bringing a majority together, but you never know how things are received among voters.” pic.twitter.com/1suR3lCs7y — DJ Judd (@DJJudd) February 12, 2020 × When asked by Alisyn Camerota, a CNN correspondent, whether he will continue to show his dance moves on the campaign trail, Buttigieg responded with a laugh and said, "I think the less people see me dancing the better, but we definitely bring a lot of joy to the campaign trail." "...it's also a joyful process because you're engaging with the supporters, with the fellow Americans in this extraordinary experience in American democracy, and you never know what moments that can lead to on the campaign trail," he added. CNN's Alisyn Camerota then asked Buttigieg whether he thinks his dance moves cost him the win in New Hampshire, to which Pete responded by saying, "Well, I doubt that they played a big role in bringing a majority together, but you never know how things are received among voters.”

Twitter trolls Buttigieg's robotic 'Raise the Roof' dance move

<p>On the campaign trail in New Hampshire, presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg was recorded cheering and dancing with supporters by Washington Post reporter Chelsea Janes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a video posted on Twitter, Former Mayor of South Bend, Indiana can be seen performing the “Raise the Roof” dance move with New Hampshire congresswoman Annie Kuster.</p>

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<p>The American public has not been appeased by Buttigieg's best attempt, and the public outcry for such a repulsive Raise the Roof has been felt across the media spectrum, causing a flood of tweets comparing the presidential candidate to droids due to his rigid, robotic dance moves.</p>

<p>Salt on the wound comes in the form of what is perhaps the most amusing part of the video, where a person in the background is holding up a placard supporting Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, which is promptly covered up by a Buttigieg sign.</p>

<p>The success of Buttigieg's campaign in the New Hampshire primary warrants celebration, even if such revelry is displayed by subpar dance moves.&nbsp;Finishing in New Hampshire with 24 per cent and reportedly leading the Iowa caucus last week, former Mayor of South Bend currently stands a mere 2 per cent behind Vermont Senator and State winner Bernie Sanders.</p>

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<p>When asked by Alisyn Camerota, a CNN correspondent, whether he will continue to show his dance moves on the campaign trail, Buttigieg responded with a laugh and said, "I think the less people see me dancing the better, but we definitely bring a lot of joy to the campaign trail."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"...it's also a joyful process because you're engaging with the supporters, with the fellow Americans in this extraordinary experience in American democracy, and you never know what moments that can lead to on the campaign trail," he added.</p>

<p>CNN's Alisyn Camerota then asked Buttigieg whether he thinks his dance moves cost him the win in New Hampshire, to which Pete responded by saying, "Well, I doubt that they played a big role in bringing a majority together, but you never know how things are received among voters.”<br />
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On the campaign trail in New Hampshire, presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg was recorded cheering and dancing with supporters by Washington Post reporter Chelsea Janes. In a video posted on Twitter, Former Mayor of South Bend, Indiana can be seen performing the “Raise the Roof” dance move with New Hampshire congresswoman Annie Kuster. It’s all happening. What exactly “it” is, I’m not sure. But here it is. pic.twitter.com/IOcyIPfEy2 — Chelsea Janes (@chelsea_janes) February 11, 2020 × The American public has not been appeased by Buttigieg's best attempt, and the public outcry for such a repulsive Raise the Roof has been felt across the media spectrum, causing a flood of tweets comparing the presidential candidate to droids due to his rigid, robotic dance moves. Salt on the wound comes in the form of what is perhaps the most amusing part of the video, where a person in the background is holding up a placard supporting Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, which is promptly covered up by a Buttigieg sign. The success of Buttigieg's campaign in the New Hampshire primary warrants celebration, even if such revelry is displayed by subpar dance moves. Finishing in New Hampshire with 24 per cent and reportedly leading the Iowa caucus last week, former Mayor of South Bend currently stands a mere 2 per cent behind Vermont Senator and State winner Bernie Sanders. Asked if his dance moves cost him a first place finish in NH, Pete Buttigieg tells CNN's Alisyn Camerota on @NewDay, "Well, I doubt that they played a big role in bringing a majority together, but you never know how things are received among voters.” pic.twitter.com/1suR3lCs7y — DJ Judd (@DJJudd) February 12, 2020 × When asked by Alisyn Camerota, a CNN correspondent, whether he will continue to show his dance moves on the campaign trail, Buttigieg responded with a laugh and said, "I think the less people see me dancing the better, but we definitely bring a lot of joy to the campaign trail." "...it's also a joyful process because you're engaging with the supporters, with the fellow Americans in this extraordinary experience in American democracy, and you never know what moments that can lead to on the campaign trail," he added. CNN's Alisyn Camerota then asked Buttigieg whether he thinks his dance moves cost him the win in New Hampshire, to which Pete responded by saying, "Well, I doubt that they played a big role in bringing a majority together, but you never know how things are received among voters.”

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