Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has publicly criticised Joe Biden's 2020 "Build Back Better" campaign slogan, in remarks seen as an attempt to distance himself from the former president amid speculation about a possible 2028 White House run. The comments, made during an interview with Politico, suggest Buttigieg is seeking to differentiate his political brand from Biden's legacy as he weighs his future within the Democratic Party.

Buttigieg reportedly rejected Biden's "return to normal" approach to policy, arguing that the messaging behind the slogan did not translate into effective outcomes. The remarks come as Democrats continue to grapple with internal divisions and questions over the party's direction following Biden's presidency, with Buttigieg's comments feeding into broader speculation about potential contenders positioning themselves ahead of the next presidential race.