Trump Nominates Scott Turner, Former NFL Player and Opportunity Zones Leader, as HUD Secretary

Nov 23, 2024, 01:41 AM

President-elect Donald Trump announced on Friday his intention to nominate Scott Turner, a former NFL player, motivational speaker, and former Texas state representative, as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Turner, who played nine seasons in the NFL with teams including the Washington Redskins, San Diego Chargers, and Denver Broncos, previously served as a White House aide and led the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council during Trump's first term. In that role, he was instrumental in driving over $50 billion in investments to Opportunity Zones, aimed at revitalizing distressed communities. Turner's appointment signals Trump's commitment to prioritizing Opportunity Zones and efforts to rebuild communities and expand affordable housing.