Scott Turner

Secretary Scott Turner leads the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. He previously served as executive director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council, where he championed Opportunity Zones during the first administration of President Donald J. Trump.

House in Maryland

Opinion

March 9

SEC TURNER, GOV SANDERS: Why HUD’s proposed rule is a springboard to the American Dream

Arkansas leads push for work requirements in public housing as Trump administration proposes major welfare reform changes to federal HUD programs.

Couple arm-in-arm in front of house

Opinion

December 26

SEC TURNER: Homeownership is making a comeback thanks to Trump, but there’s more to come

HUD's Opportunity Zones lift 1 million Americans out of poverty, supporting $100 billion in investment and creating over 1 million jobs nationwide.

Crime in Washington DC

Opinion

September 5

SEC SCOTT TURNER: Blame drugs and mental illness, not President Trump, for the chaos gripping our streets

Trump administration reforms HUD homelessness programs, ending Biden's Housing First policies that excluded law enforcement cooperation and faith-based organizations.

Trump puts up hands at Oval Office desk

Opinion

April 30, 2025

REP. MIKE KELLY, SEN. TIM SCOTT AND SECRETARY SCOTT TURNER: Save the Opportunity Zones before it’s too late

There's still time to save Opportunity Zones and Congress should act. That's why Rep. Mike Kelly, Sen. Tim Scott and Secretary Scott Turner are working together to help areas in need.