Buttigieg: Biden's Iraq War vote part of 'worst' US foreign policy decision of my lifetime

Democratic presidential candidate Pete ButtigiegPete ButtigiegScaled-back Pride Month poses challenges for fundraising, outreach Biden hopes to pick VP by Aug. 1 It’s as if a Trump operative infiltrated the Democratic primary process MORE on Sunday hit front-runner and former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Trump finalizing executive order calling on police to use ‘force with compassion’ The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook MORE for his role in backing the Iraq War, which the South Bend, Ind., mayor deemed the nation’s “worst foreign policy decision” of his lifetime.

“This is an example of why years in Washington is not always the same thing as judgment,” Buttigieg said in response to a question about how his foreign policy experience measured up to his 14 Democratic primary opponents during an appearance on “Iowa Press,” according to The Associated Press.

“He supported the worst foreign policy decision made by the United States in my lifetime, which was the decision to invade Iraq.”

Buttigieg issued a similar line of attack against Biden while speaking to reporters outside a campaign event in Knoxville, Iowa, according to the AP.

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“It’s certainly a question that reflects on foreign policy judgment at a time like this when it’s so precarious for the people of the U.S.,” Buttigieg reportedly said. “Obviously, my judgment is different when it comes to a lot of these issues.”

A Biden spokesperson was not immediately available for comment.

Biden was a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee when the U.S. went to war. He is the only top-tier candidate in the race who voted for the war. Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Milley apologizes for church photo-op Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness MORE (I-Vt.) was a sitting House member at the time of the decision and vocally opposed the war.

Buttigieg, 37, has been criticized by some of his opponents that have questioned if the young mayor’s experience is enough to lead the country and take on President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE next year. Buttigieg argues that what he lacks in years of Washington experience, he largely makes up for in years of service in the military.

Before entering politics, Buttigieg served as a Navy intelligence officer in Afghanistan.

The mayor has risen to the top of polls in Iowa, surging ahead of Biden, Sanders and Sen. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth WarrenWarren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases OVERNIGHT DEFENSE: Joint Chiefs chairman says he regrets participating in Trump photo-op | GOP senators back Joint Chiefs chairman who voiced regret over Trump photo-op | Senate panel approves 0B defense policy bill Trump on collision course with Congress over bases with Confederate names MORE (D-Mass.). The first-in-the-nation Iowa caucuses take place Feb. 3.