by Helen Tansey at T-Room.us
Several of President Trump’s key cabinet nominee’s are going through the painful gauntlet of Senate Confirmation hearings beginning this week. We are highlighting Trump’s nominees who will serve in his cabinet.
Next up is Trump’s nominee to serve as Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Eric Scott Turner
Here’s Turner’s bio:
Scott Turner is from Richardson, Texas, and serves as AFPI’s Chair of the Center for Education Opportunity at AFPI. Turner is a businessman, motivational speaker, and former professional football player, who previously served as the executive director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council. Turner formerly served as a Texas state representative for the 33rd District, which includes part of Collin County and all of Rockwall County. Before entering public service, Turner was an American football cornerback who played in the NFL for nine seasons with the Washington Redskins, San Diego Chargers, and the Denver Broncos. He attended the University of Illinois, where he played as their starting cornerback and graduated with a degree in speech communications. Click here to read more
Watch Turner’s opening statement before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee:
Watch the full hearing –