Scott Turner Confirmed as HUD Secretary as DOGE Prepares to Slash Billions from Housing Department
In more Trump Cabinet news, the Senate voted 55 to 44 on Wednesday to confirm Scott Turner as Department of Housing and Urban Development secretary, despite concerns that his FBI background check had not been completed.
Senate Confirms Scott Turner's Black Job Of Leading Housing and Urban Development
After labeling HUD as a failure, Turner failed to provide specifics to the Senate on plans to turn things around under his leadership.
Scott Turner confirmed as Trump's HUD secretary after pledging to address housing shortages
Turner will be the second professional football player to lead HUD, after former Congressman Jack Kemp served in the role under President George H. W. Bush. Turner is the only Black American member of Trump’s Cabinet; Ben Carson, who served as HUD secretary of Trump’s first term, was the only Black American member of that Cabinet.
Ex-NFL player confirmed as Trump’s HUD secretary
Former NFL defensive back Scott Turner was confirmed as the U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development by a 55-44 vote by the U.S. Senate on Wednesday.
Senate confirms former NFL player Scott Turner as HUD secretary
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed Scott Turner, a former NFL player and past Texas state representative, as secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
The Senate has confirmed Scott Turner to lead Housing and Urban Development
The former NFL player served in the first Trump administration, promoting investment in distressed neighborhoods. Turner has said HUD is "failing at its most basic mission."
Senate confirms Scott Turner as Housing and Urban Development secretary
Turner previously worked as the executive director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council during President Donald Trump's first administration.
Former NFL player Scott Turner confirmed to lead Housing and Urban Development
President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development was confirmed on Wednesday, becoming the 12th confirmation of his second term.
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