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From NFL Star to Trump’s Secretary of HUD
Scott Turner, former NFL star and current US Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, discusses his journey from professional football to the Trump administration, the mission of HUD, and the impact of opportunity zones and the 'treatment first' approach to homelessness.
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In a recent episode of Morning Wire, host Cabot Phillips sat down with Scott Turner, the US Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), to discuss his remarkable career path, the core mission of HUD, and the administration's initiatives to tackle homelessness and foster economic growth.
From the Gridiron to the Cabinet
Scott Turner's journey to becoming a cabinet member is anything but conventional. A former NFL star who played eight years in the league as a defensive back, Turner shared that while playing in the NFL was a dream, serving in the cabinet was not part of his original "dream equation." However, he always possessed a "heart to serve people," whether in sports, business, ministry, or elected office. He views his role in the cabinet as an "honorable thing" and a "very humbling" experience, emphasizing that he doesn't take it for granted. He takes his responsibilities very seriously, with the ultimate goal of helping Americans fulfill their God-given potential, just as others helped him along the way.
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- Understanding HUD's Mission and Scope
- Tackling Homelessness: A "Treatment First" Approach
- The Power of Opportunity Zones
- Partnering with Faith-Based Organizations and Combating Waste
- Working with President Trump
- A Mission-Minded Focus
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