President-Elect Donald Trump’s proposed nominations for the administration have made a lot of splashes. Whereas Pete Hegseth was a bold pick for Secretary of Defense granting an Evangelical a major cabinet position, Trump would appoint a pastor as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Scott Turner was a professional football player who ventured into philanthropy and political activism after his career. He’s even listed as an associate pastor at Prestonwood Baptist Chruch.
Donald Trump announced:
STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP
I am pleased to nominate Scott Turner, from the Great State of Texas, as the Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Scott is an NFL Veteran, who, during my First Term, served as the First Executive Director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council (WHORC), helping to lead an Unprecedented Effort that Transformed our Country’s most distressed communities. Those efforts, working together with former HUD Secretary, Ben Carson, were maximized by Scott’s guidance in overseeing 16 Federal Agencies which implemented more than 200 policy actions furthering Economic Development. Under Scott’s leadership, Opportunity Zones received over $50 Billion Dollars in Private Investment!
After graduating from University of Illinois, Scott was drafted by the Washington Redskins, and spent nine years in the NFL before he went on to win a State House Race in Texas, where he was born and raised.
Scott is the Founder & CEO of his Family’s Foundation, Community Engagement & Opportunity Council (CEOC), working to revitalize communities across America through Sports, Mentorship, and Economic Opportunity. He is also on the Board of the American Cornerstone Institute, and an Associate Pastor at Prestonwood Baptist Church.
Scott will work alongside me to Make America Great Again for EVERY American. Congratulations to Scott, his wonderful wife, Robin, and his son, Solomon!
Donald Trump even highlights his pastoral ministry on his resume. Scott Turner previously served in the Trump Administration so this was a safe pick for Trump to make and an indication that Turner is America First and competent.
