President-elect Joe Biden has reportedly lined up a Cabinet spot for Pete Buttigieg.
Biden has picked Buttigieg, the former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, to serve as the next U.S. transportation secretary, Reuters reported on Tuesday. The news was confirmed by a variety of outlets, including Politico and CNN.
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