Pete Buttigieg quits the race for the White House

Democrat was the first openly gay candidate from a major party

Pete Buttigieg
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Pete Buttigieg has announced he is ending his campaign for the White House after his campaign lost momentum in recent weeks.

The 38-year-old former Indiana mayor was the first openly gay presidential candidate from a major party.

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