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Pete Buttigieg was briefly separated from his children after police say he was target of false report
By Joey Cappelletti | The Associated Press at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· June 27, 2026
· 1 min read
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was the target of an anonymous report that police determined was false and that he says forced him to spend a night away from his four-year-old twins.
According to Buttigieg, a Michigan State Police officer and a child protective services worker c...
Key takeaway According to Buttigieg, a Michigan State Police officer and a child protective services worker c...
Why this matters in Frisco News
The false report targeting Pete Buttigieg and his family has implications for Frisco residents, particularly those in the LGBTQ community. As a city within the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Frisco is not immune to the anti-LGBTQ attacks that Buttigieg has faced. The incident serves as a reminder that even in a community like Frisco, which prides itself on being family-friendly, there are still those who may seek to harm or intimidate families who do not fit traditional molds. The fact that Buttigieg was forced to spend a night away from his children due to a false report is a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities that LGBTQ families may face. Frisco residents should be aware of the potential for similar incidents to occur in their own community and should be vigilant in supporting and protecting all families, regardless of their composition.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was the target of an anonymous report that police determined was false and that he says forced him to spend a night away from his four-year-old twins.
According to Buttigieg, a Michigan State Police officer and a child protective services worker c...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 27, 2026 by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories and curated for Frisco News readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Joey Cappelletti | The Associated Press at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories. To learn more about how Frisco News selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
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