Is Scott Turner Ready To Lead HUD? [Video]

Anyone who immediately dismissed Scott Turner’s qualifications to lead the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) knows very little about the man – and even less about his public service since leaving the National Football League. Scott Turner’s unique combination of experience, public service, and hands-on engagement makes him an ideal candidate for the role.

Turner spent nine years in the NFL disrupting passes and shutting down sideline runs for the Washington Redskins, San Diego Chargers, and Denver Broncos. But his second act has revealed the heart of a true public servant, with a God-given talent for relating to and connecting with people. These are the traits that will serve him well as he seeks Senate confirmation for a place in President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet.

After serving two terms in the Texas House of Representatives from 2013 to 2017, Turner became executive director of the White House Opportunity …