Scott Turner Nominated as HUD Secretary in Trump’s Cabinet
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Scott Turner, a former NFL player and Texas state representative, to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This announcement, made on November 22, 2024, marks Turner as the first Texan selected for Trump’s second Cabinet and the highest-ranking Black official in this administration.
Turner, 52, previously served in the Texas House from 2013 to 2017 and was the executive director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council during Trump’s first term. In this role, he played a significant part in launching Opportunity Zones, aimed at driving investments and revitalizing distressed communities, which reportedly attracted over $50 billion in private investment.
As HUD secretary, if confirmed by the Senate, Turner will oversee a crucial agency responsible for enforcing fair housing laws, administering mortgage insurance, and providing rental subsidies to low-income families. His nomination comes at a time when housing affordability is a pressing concern for many Americans, with rents increasing by more than 30% since 2019.
Turner has been credited by Trump for leading efforts that transformed distressed communities, highlighting his collaboration with former HUD Secretary Ben Carson in coordinating initiatives across 16 federal agencies. Turner has expressed gratitude for the nomination and acknowledged his predecessor’s influence on his career.
Critics and advocates are already monitoring the potential budget cuts and policy changes that could accompany Turner’s leadership, following a trend from Trump’s first administration that sought deep cuts to HUD’s budget. With the expectation of significant budgetary challenges and transformative proposals outlined in Project 2025, Turner’s confirmation process will be pivotal for future housing policies in the United States.
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