Pete Buttigieg receives an outpouring of support after suspending his 2020 campaign
2020 challenger and former Vice President Joe Biden called Buttigieg's campaign "historic" and "trail-blazing."
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who sparred with Buttigieg on the debate stage, wrote on Twitter that Buttigieg would "continue giving back and serving our country for many years to come."
Thank you, @PeteButtigieg. I know you'll continue giving back and serving our country for many years to come.
— Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) March 1, 2020Sen. Amy Klobuchar, another Democratic challenger, said Buttigieg ran "an inspiring and historic campaign."
Pete Buttigieg has run an inspiring and historic campaign. I have so much respect for you @PeteButtigieg and know there are great things ahead. And both John and I are big fans of Chasten!
— Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) March 2, 2020Former New York Mayor and 2020 Democrat Mike Bloomberg said Buttigieg's campaign "inspired audiences and made history."
"Our party is stronger and our nation is better because of his run," Bloomberg said on Twitter.
.@PeteButtigieg ran a strong campaign that inspired audiences and made history.
His dedication to serving our nation - as a mayor and veteran - reflected a love of country I deeply admire.
Our party is stronger and our nation is better because of his run.
Sen. Bernie Sanders, who won the Nevada Democratic caucuses, urged Buttigieg's supporters to join his campaign.
I want to congratulate @PeteButtigieg for running a strong and historic campaign, and to welcome all of his supporters into our movement. I urge them to join us in the fight for real change in this country.
— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) March 2, 2020Equality California, the nation's largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, praised Buttigieg's campaign as "transformational."
#LGBTQ leaders @Rick_Zbur of @EqCA and @SilverStateEq's Andre C. Wade praise @PeteButtigieg's campaign as "transformational" and "historic": pic.twitter.com/dDIPcqnjqC
— Carla Marinucci (@cmarinucci) March 2, 2020Singer and actress Mandy Moore said she would be "#teampeteforever."
Thank you, @Chas10Buttigieg and @PeteButtigieg for being a beacon of light, hope and inclusion. This historic campaign is only the beginning and the I for one can’t wait to see what you do next. But first, go take some well-deserved time OFF! #teampeteforever #2024 https://t.co/OskI9ZwCxt
— Mandy Moore (@TheMandyMoore) March 2, 2020Actress Sharon Stone said she was "proud" to have worked for Buttigieg's campaign.
I’m very proud to have worked for Mayor Pete Buttigieg, very proud to have worked for this moment in time. Grateful for his courage, his decency and integrity.
Don’t count Pete out. He and this matters so much.
Sharon Stone #TeamPete pic.twitter.com/soTWbQ78lG
NBC News and MSNBC legal analyst Maya Wiley said that by stepping out of the race, Buttigieg was being "helpful to the process."
Insider's senior editor for data, Walt Hickey, wrote that by dropping out, Buttigieg may have boosted support for Elizabeth Warren and Joe Biden.
66% of Buttigieg's supporters said that they would also be satisfied if Warren was the nominee, according to an Insider poll, the highest percentage of any rival.
#Buttigieg proved himself to be a serious player. Smart and with a following that gives him a future. And stepping out now is helpful to the process.
— Maya Wiley (@mayawiley) March 2, 2020President Donald Trump also reacted to Buttigieg's departure on Twitter, taking the announcement as an opportunity to slam his political rivals.
"Pete Buttigieg is OUT," Trump wrote on Twitter. "All of his SuperTuesday votes will go to Sleepy Joe Biden. Great timing."
"This is the REAL beginning of the Dems taking Bernie out of play - NO NOMINATION, AGAIN!" he added.
Pete Buttigieg is OUT. All of his SuperTuesday votes will go to Sleepy Joe Biden. Great timing. This is the REAL beginning of the Dems taking Bernie out of play - NO NOMINATION, AGAIN!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 1, 2020Popular Right Now
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