Situational Irony: Buttigieg's Success
Prior to Buttigieg's election to the office of Mayor of South Bend, Indiana, very few LGBT people obtained public office. Buttigieg's success was entirely unexpected because of his sexual orientation, something he is very open about.
Dramatic Irony: Buttigieg's Success
At the start of the book, readers know that Buttigieg will eventually be successful and groundbreaking even though he did not at the time.
Situational Irony: A Gay Man in the Army
Buttigieg, a gay man, entered the United States Army at a time when the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy was in effect (which prevented openly gay, lesbian, and bisexual people serve in the military).
Situational Irony: Buttigieg's Policies
Buttigieg's policies are strikingly similar to the policies of his 2020 Democratic rival Joe Biden, who Buttigieg hopes to beat and become the Democratic nominee for President.
Situational Irony: Buttigieg's Sexual Orientation
During his presidential campaign, Pete Buttigieg was attacked for "not being gay enough" despite the fact that he was an openly gay, married man.
