Trump Nominates Scott Turner as Housing Secretary

The former NFL player and Texas lawmaker is the first Black appointee to Trump’s second Cabinet and will oversee national housing policy if confirmed.

Scott Turner, a former NFL player and Texas state representative, has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Turner previously served as the executive director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council, where he led efforts to attract investment to economically distressed areas through Opportunity Zones.
If confirmed by the Senate, Turner will manage HUD’s responsibilities, which include affordable housing programs, rental subsidies for low-income families, and enforcement of fair housing laws.
Turner is the first Black person selected for a Cabinet role in Trump’s second administration and brings a background in community engagement and legislative experience.
His nomination comes during a national housing affordability crisis, with Trump pledging to address high housing costs through deregulation and other measures.

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