The saying “nice guys finish last” certainly doesn’t seem to apply to Scott Turner, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to be secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Turner appeared Thursday before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, and his affable nature charmed the Republicans and easily fended off attacks from the Democrats on the committee.
Turner, who is a former NFL player, Texas state representative and member of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council during Trump’s first term, easily handled questions put to him about, among other things, making homeownership more affordable for everyday Americans and helping residents who’ve seen their domiciles destroyed by natural disasters.
Some of the things Turner promised to do if confirmed:
- Travel to communities in western North Carolina that were devastated by…
