Zero Hedge reports Pete Buttigieg joined calls for Supreme Court expansion amid criticism of the court

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has joined calls, reported by Zero Hedge, to take steps that would reshape the Supreme Court, including proposals described as “court packing,” according to the outlet’s reporting published June 15, 2026. Zero Hedge’s account says Buttigieg criticized the current court for not ruling in ways that align with left-leaning priorities. The report characterizes his remarks as denouncing the court as “rogue” for issuing decisions that do not match those expectations, and it links those remarks to broader calls to alter the court’s structure. Buttigieg’s comments, as described by Zero Hedge, were framed as part of an argument that changing the court’s composition would be necessary to secure outcomes on issues where litigants and activists say the court has been resistant to their goals. The report also asserts Buttigieg could not win the Democratic nomination without promising more aggressive institutional measures, including taking steps to alter the court. The report does not cite, in the information provided here, a specific legislative vehicle, formal proposal, or a direct quote beyond the characterization of language attributed to Buttigieg. Because no additional primary documentation is included in the material available for this write-up, Apex Times cannot independently confirm the exact wording, the venue for any remarks, or whether Buttigieg endorsed a particular court-expansion plan with defined numbers or timelines. Court-expansion proposals have been debated in the United States for decades, typically presented as a way to change the court’s balance of power and affect case outcomes. In practice, proposals to change the number of Supreme Court justices would require a change in federal law and would likely face substantial constitutional and procedural scrutiny, including arguments about separation of powers, the stability of judicial appointments, and due process interests for parties appearing before the court. If Buttigieg’s reported statements reflect a broader public posture, they could also affect the policy debate within the Democratic Party about judicial independence and the proper role of Congress in the court’s administration. For now, the only documented basis for the claims in this story is the June 15, 2026 report by Zero Hedge, and the next step for verification would be to locate the original remarks or an official transcript, video, or statement from Buttigieg’s office or the event where the comments were made.