Dr. Ben Carson accepts Trump's nomination to lead housing, urban development

President-elect Donald Trump officially plans to nominate Ben Carson, MD, retired neurosurgeon and former Republican presidential candidate, for the office of Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Trump-Pence transition team announced Monday morning.

"Ben Carson has a brilliant mind and is passionate about strengthening communities and families within those communities," Mr. Trump said in the nomination statement. "We have talked at length about my urban renewal agenda and our message of economic revival, very much including our inner cities. Ben shares my optimism about the future of our country and is part of ensuring that this is a presidency representing all Americans. He is a tough competitor and never gives up."

Dr. Carson said in the statement he is honored to accept the HUD position. Though Dr. Carson does not have government experience, he overcame a "troubled youth" in inner-city Detroit to become a neurosurgeon. Dr. Carson was named one of the Library of Congress' "Living Legends," one of the 20 the most prominent physicians and scientists by CNN and Time magazine, and a Spingarn Medal recipient, the NAACP's highest honor.

"I feel that I can make a significant contribution particularly by strengthening communities that are most in need," Dr. Carson said in the statement. "We have much work to do in enhancing every aspect of our nation and ensuring that our nation's housing needs are met."

 

More articles on leadership and management:

Trump names Cleveland Clinic CEO Dr. Toby Cosgrove to panel of business advisers
Tech executive joins Theranos board amid governance restructuring
Andy Slavitt: 4 considerations for the next administration

Copyright © 2024 Becker's Healthcare. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy. Cookie Policy. Linking and Reprinting Policy.

 

Featured Whitepapers

Featured Webinars