Key facts
- Pete Buttigieg was separated from his four-year-old twins for 24 hours.
- The separation was due to a false, anonymous child abuse allegation.
- The allegation occurred in Michigan.
- Michigan State Police investigated the anonymous report.
- The police determined the allegation to be false.
- Buttigieg believes the allegation was politically motivated.
- Buttigieg described the allegation as "absurd."
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg revealed that his family was targeted by a false and anonymous child abuse allegation in Michigan. The allegation led to Buttigieg being separated from his four-year-old twins for a period of 24 hours. Michigan State Police confirmed that they investigated the anonymous report this week. Following their investigation, the police determined the claim to be false. Buttigieg stated that he believes the allegation was politically motivated and an attempt to harm him and his family, describing the claim as "absurd."