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Scott Turner (politician)

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Scott Turner (politician)

Eric Scott Turner (born February 26, 1972) is an American politician and former professional football player who is serving as the 19th United States secretary of housing and urban development since February 2025. Prior to his political career, he played cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons, mostly for the Washington Redskins and San Diego Chargers. Turner served as Executive Director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council from 2019 to 2021 under President Donald Trump in the first Trump administration. Previously, Turner served as state representative for Texas's 33rd House district, which includes part of Collin County and all of Rockwall County, from 2013 to 2017. On November 22, 2024, President-elect Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate Turner as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in the second Trump administration. Turner's nomination was confirmed by the United States Senate on February 5, 2025 by a vote of 55–44. Turner was sworn into office on February 5, 2025.

Infobox

President
Donald Trump
Deputy
Andrew D. Hughes
Preceded by
Raul Torres
Succeeded by
Justin Holland
Born
Eric Scott Turner (1972-02-26) February 26, 1972 Richardson, Texas, U .
Party
Republican
Spouse
Robin Turner (m. 1995)
Education
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (BA)
Position
Cornerback
Listed height
5 ft 10 in (1 m)
Listed weight
180 lb (82 kg)
High school
J. J. Pearce (Richardson)
College
Illinois (1991–1994)
NFL draft
1995: 7th round, 226th overall pick
Total tackles
106
Interceptions
5
Touchdowns
2
FF / FR
2 / 3
Sacks
2

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Preceded byMatt Ammon Acting
Preceded byMatt Ammon Acting
Political offices
Preceded byMatt Ammon Acting
Political offices
United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development 2025–present
Political offices
Incumbent
Order of precedence
Order of precedence
Political offices
Order of precedence
Preceded byRobert F. Kennedy Jr United States Secretary of Health and Human Services
Preceded byRobert F. Kennedy Jr United States Secretary of Health and Human Services
Political offices
Preceded byRobert F. Kennedy Jr United States Secretary of Health and Human Services
Political offices
Order of precedence of the United States as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Political offices
Succeeded bySean Duffyas United States Secretary of Transportation
U . presidential line of succession
U . presidential line of succession
Political offices
U . presidential line of succession
Preceded byRobert F. Kennedy Jr United States Secretary of Health and Human Services
Preceded byRobert F. Kennedy Jr United States Secretary of Health and Human Services
Political offices
Preceded byRobert F. Kennedy Jr United States Secretary of Health and Human Services
Political offices
Thirteenth line as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Political offices
Succeeded bySean Duffyas United States Secretary of Transportation
Political offices
Preceded byMatt Ammon Acting
United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development 2025–present
Incumbent
Order of precedence
Preceded byRobert F. Kennedy Jr United States Secretary of Health and Human Services
Order of precedence of the United States as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Succeeded bySean Duffyas United States Secretary of Transportation
U . presidential line of succession
Preceded byRobert F. Kennedy Jr United States Secretary of Health and Human Services
Thirteenth line as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Succeeded bySean Duffyas United States Secretary of Transportation

References

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    https://www.profootballarchives.com/transactions/t/turn07900.html
  2. Hon. Scott Turner. Executive Director, White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council, WHITE HOUSE. U . Department o
    https://www.justice.gov/opa/page/file/1346456/dl
  3. Football (March 10, 2006). Catching Up with Former Illini Gridder and Sprinter Scott Turner. University of Illinois.
    https://fightingillini.com/news/2006/3/10/Catching_Up_With_Former_Illini_Gridder_And_Sprinter_Scott_Turner.aspx
  4. Prestonwood Baptist Academy (October 9, 2024). From the NFL to the White House | The Life of Scott Turner | The Journey
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjrBsM3Ybnw
  5. Batheja, Aman (December 17, 2014). In Bid for Speaker, Turner Looks to Beat the Odds. Texas Tribune.
    https://www.texastribune.org/2014/12/17/scott-turner-profile/
  6. Xavier, Diane (October 9, 2021). Former NFL athlete gives back to communities that helped him along the way. The Dallas
    https://dallasexaminer.com/former-nfl-athlete-gives-back-to-communities-that-helped-him-along-the-way/
  7. Pearson, Mike (February 25, 2017). Illini legends, lists & lore: Scott Turner. The News-Gazette.
    https://www.news-gazette.com/sports/illini-sports/football/illini-legends-lists-lore-scott-turner/article_c9afd4fe-aef6-5518-beca-6ca21a50852d.html
  8. Masters, Chris (February 22-23, 2019). 2018-19 BIG TEN CONFERENCE MEN’S AND WOMEN’S INDOOR TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS R
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    https://www.news-gazette.com/sports/illini-sports/illinois-4x400-relay-team-continues-winning-tradition/article_ff309d82-55b0-5e10-b862-2fc02a680d0f.html
  12. Pro-Football-Reference
    https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1995/draft.htm
  13. Zimmerman, Lisa (2016). Former DB Scott Turner’s post-NFL accomplishments are vast and impressive. NFL Enterprises.
    http://nfl-pe-stage.azurewebsites.net/next/articles/scott-turner/
  14. espn
    https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/878/scott-turner
  15. The Pavlovic Today
    https://www.thepavlovictoday.com/trump-will-introduce-scott-turner-as-the-executive-director-of-the-white-house-opportunity-and-revitalization-council/
  16. JPI (June 7, 2023) JPI Announces Appointment of Scott Turner as Chief Visionary Officer.
    https://www.jpi.com/jpi-announces-appointment-of-scott-turner-as-chief-visionary-officer/
  17. "Special Primary Election - April 11, 2006"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20080424024245/http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/Special/cd50/elections_cd50results.htm
  18. Scott Turner (E. Scott Turner. Legislative Reference Library of Texas.
    https://lrl.texas.gov/legeleaders/members/memberdisplay.cfm?memberID=5734#bio
  19. "GOPAC Announces 2013 Emerging Leaders"
    http://www.gopac.org/2013/04/gopac-announces-2013-emerging-leaders/
  20. Texas Tribune
    http://www.texastribune.org/2014/11/25/last-contested-vote-texas-house-speaker-was-1975/
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