Eric Scott Turner (born February 26, 1972) is an American businessman, motivational speaker, politician, and former professional football player who is serving as the 19th United States secretary of Housing and Urban Development since 2025.

Scott Turner was confirmed by the United States Senate on February 5, 2025, to be the 19th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). He previously served as Executive Director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council (WHORC). During his tenure, Turner led the interagency Opportunity Zones ...

Nov 23, 2024 · Scott Turner, President-elect Donald Trump choice to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development, is a former NFL player who ran the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council during Trump’s first term.

6 days ago · WASHINGTON (AP) — Scott Turner was confirmed Wednesday as the housing secretary, a role central to President Donald Trump’s domestic agenda at a time when most Americans say the cost of living around necessities are a top concern. The former NFL player, Texas state representative and White House senior aide was confirmed in a 55-44 vote.Only two Democrats backed Turner—Sens. Peter Welch ...

WASHINGTON - Today, Scott Turner was confirmed by the United States Senate to be the 19th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Secretary Turner was confirmed by a bipartisan vote of 55-44 and sworn in by Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court, the Honorable Clarence Thomas.

Eric Scott Turner (born February 26, 1972) is an American businessman, motivational speaker, Republican politician, and former professional football player who has been the 19th and current United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development since 2025 under the second Donald Trump administration.

6 days ago · Scott Turner, who was tapped to promote investment in distressed neighborhoods during President Trump's first term, has been confirmed as secretary of Housing and Urban Development.

6 days ago · Scott Turner, a former professional American football player, was confirmed 55-44 on Wednesday to run the agency tasked with addressing homelessness, providing assistance to renters and home ...

6 days ago · The Senate voted 55-44 Wednesday to confirm the nomination of Scott Turner, a former professional football player, as the secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Nov 23, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump selected motivational speaker Scott Turner of the America First Policy Institute to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development, offering him a pivotal...