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. He served as executive director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council from 2019 to 2021.

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 ...

6 days ago · Scott Turner has been confirmed as the secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Turner, a former NFL player and Texas representative, was confirmed by the Senate on Wednesday in an 55-44 vote. ... Brown is a reporter covering national politics, race and democracy issues. twitter instagram mailto Most read Trump says he is serious about ...

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.

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 · 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.

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.

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...

Nov 22, 2024 · President-elect Donald J. Trump has chosen Scott Turner, a little-known former pro football player and motivational speaker, to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development, an agency...

Feb 5, 2025 · WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Senate confirmed Scott Turner to serve as the 19th Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by a vote of 54 to 44 today. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following statement after voting in favor of Turner’s nomination.