Trump Nominates Scott Turner for HUD Secretary

On Friday, November 22, President-elect Donald Trump nominated Scott Turner for Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Turner currently serves as Chair for Education Opportunity at the America First Policy Institute, a think tank aligned with the incoming president. He previously led the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council during President-elect Trump’s first administration, working closely with former HUD Secretary Ben Carson on reinvestment in distressed communities through the Opportunity Zone program. Turner also represented Texas’ 33rd Congressional District in the House of Representatives from 2013 to 2017 and was a former NFL player.

NAHRO looks forward to collaborating with Mr. Turner and sharing our 2024 Presidential Transition Document with him and his transition team, emphasizing the importance of adequate and responsible funding for housing programs. NAHRO remains committed to partnering with HUD to support the development and preservation of affordable housing, improve federal rental assistance programs, and ensure all families have access to safe, secure homes in thriving communities nationwide.