
Scott Turner was confirmed on Wednesday as the next secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The former NFL player was nominated by President Donald Trump for his second term. His nomination passed a key procedural hurdle on Tuesday night with a bipartisan vote of 55-45, as two Democrats joined Republicans in support.
Turner had a successful nine-season career in the NFL, playing for teams such as the Washington Redskins, San Diego Chargers, and Denver Broncos. Following his football career, he entered politics in his home state of Texas, serving as a legislator for several years.