Like Harris, I don't think Biden cared to build up Buttigieg. Remember those train disasters? Or the rail strike? Biden faded into the background and tasked Buttigieg with handling then, which at first blush just looks like the Transportation Secretary getting stuck with handling messaging for transportation problems, except trains aren't actually under Transportation and he was just getting tasked with shit issues because Biden's team wanted to hold onto power for as long as possible.

He's obviously going to run, but instead of a conspiracy by elite masterminds working for a common purpose, the establishment seems more like a bunch of selfish assholes who are constantly trying to maximize their personal wealth and power.