President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Housing and Urban Development Agency (HUD) would make American homes affordable again by making them “easy to build” without state invasions.
HUD Executive Director Scott Turner’s conservative agenda for cabinet-level agencies involves a critical consideration of former President Joe Biden’s expanded regulatory regime. Turner now reversing housing costs, which reached record highs under Biden, largely accusing him of 55-44 votes that sparked an interview before the Senate confirmed him on Wednesday. Turner was sworn in Wednesday.
“It is our wish that we can build as many homes as possible. It’s all kinds of quality living spaces for Americans,” Turner told the Daily Callenor News Foundation, “millions.” and mentioned it as his goal.
A spokesman for Turner said, “He is the person we need to reform our failed federal housing policy, reducing deficits and increasing access to high-quality, affordable housing. Find innovative solutions.”
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Turner pledged to run Trump Day 1 Presidential Order On “throwing the living crisis” that blew up Biden’s “radical policy designed to undermine American production.”
Biden’s HUD is, among other things, Impressive Critics’ Federally Funded Green Energy Standards for Housing Discussed Reduce costs.
“The burden of regulation is very difficult in our country,” Turner told DCNF. He has pledged to review HUD’s policies and cooperate. Private sector partnersRelax the regulatory process to improve it and make it more flexible. ” Turner referenced the data that demonstrated it. Government regulations At all levels, it includes about a quarter of the cost of building a home in the US
Home prices hit an all-time high in March last year, up 6.5% and 8.2% nationwide in 10 major American cities. Biden’s presidency last year was Minimum home sales rates This is the first time since 1995, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Turner said high price liability also extends to inflation and interest rates under the Bido, which generally made the economy tougher and affected the “construction costs” of homes.
“Costs are rising and supply is declining,” the former Texas legislator said. “”That’s the big reason [for this] Our country’s crisis. ”
Turner played nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL) seasons from 2013 to 2017 before representing Texas’s District 33 as a Republican. Establishment Community Engagement and Chance Council, a Texas faith-based nonprofit, features a community program for children in poverty.
Trump in 2019 Appointment Turner as executive director of Encourage White House Opportunities and Revitalization Council’s investment in housing projects A low-income area known as the “opportunity zone.” hud It has been reported Council efforts in 2020 Before Biden took office, a million people were on track to lift one million out of poverty.
“”That’s one of the most positive data points I can do,” Turner said. “The opportunity zone is still very effective in our country, so we hope we can repeat it again and continue our amazing work.”
Turner also said Trump would “make his job easier by getting it.” Immigrants under control through continuous mass expulsions.” He called the surge in immigration under Biden “the first issue of America.” (Related: Biden Administrator Partially blames immigration surges due to massive homeless spikes)
“We have to see how millions of illegal immigrants came to our country. It put a huge strain on the issue of homelessness and the issue of affordable homes,” Turner said. I did it. HUD data shows that HOhmless The US rose 18% in 2024. There is the largest annual increase the department has recorded, as well as record-breaking increases for certain demographics, such as families with children.
“We’re doing a big job ahead, but we’re ready,” Turner said of reducing those numbers.
The native of Richardson, Texas, said he has heard concerns of 60% of the generation of Z Americans reportedly fearing that they would do so I never have the time their own home. “Don’t get tired,” he said. “That’s why we’re here.”
“You can find me. “I’ll go to these states, go to cities, listen to people on the ground and make HUD a very efficient and impactful body and agency. You can look for me to see how to work together in our country,” Turner said.
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