On February 5, HUD announced that Scott Turner was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the 19th Secretary of HUD with a vote of 55-44. He was sworn in by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, and he expressed his commitment to advancing President Trump’s priorities of reducing housing costs and expanding its supply. Turner emphasized the opportunity to realign HUD with its core mission of fostering sustainable communities and providing quality, affordable housing.