Trump taps Carson to lead housing agency
NEW YORK — President-elect Donald Trump, moving closer to filling his Cabinet, chose former campaign rival Ben Carson on Monday to be secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
In a statement, Trump said he was “thrilled to nominate” Carson, describing the retired neurosurgeon as having “a brilliant mind” and being “passionate about strengthening communities and families within those communities.”
The discussion at that time centered on speculation that he might be selected to head the sprawling Department of Health and Human Services.
HUD also promotes home ownership with the Federal Housing Administration underwriting about 1 in 6 mortgages issued in the U.S. The agency is also charged with enforcing federal fair housing laws.
Transition officials said early Monday that Gore would meet with Trump’s daughter, Ivanka, about climate change, which is the former vice president’s signature issue.