
Eric Scott Turner, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is scheduled to appear before the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee for his confirmation hearing on Thursday morning.
Turner, 52, is a former NFL player who transitioned into politics before Trump's first term. He played as a cornerback in the NFL for nine seasons, starting in 1995, with teams such as the Washington Redskins, San Diego Chargers, and Denver Broncos.