India, June 27 -- Former US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg disclosed on Friday that his family was the target of a fabricated report to Child Protective Services (CPS). An anonymous caller alleged that Buttigieg had confessed to violent crimes against his children. Michigan State Police investigated and found the report was false. Buttigieg called it a "politically motivated hoax."

He revealed the incident in a lengthy Substack post, describing the 24 hours it took to clear his name as "among the darkest hours of my life."

The Associated Press confirmed the Michigan State Police received an anonymous report and that they and CPS "responded and determined the report was false."

1. The anonymous call to the CPS. An anonymous cal...