Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

Scott Turner, the current Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under President Donald J. Trump, was born on July 12, 1972, in Dallas, Texas. Before entering public service, Turner played professional football in the NFL and later became a successful business leader and motivational speaker. His commitment to community development and youth leadership brought him to national prominence prior to joining the Cabinet in 2025.

  • The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), established in 1965 as part of the Executive Branch, was created to support strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all Americans.
  • The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is responsible for overseeing national policies on housing needs, improving and developing urban communities, and enforcing fair housing laws.
  • Secretary Scott Turner’s leadership has prioritized homeownership access, revitalization of underserved neighborhoods, and streamlined public housing programs, delivering measurable benefits to working-class and middle-income families across the country.

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