Washington : US President-elect Donald Trump today nominated his primary rival and eminent neurosurgeon Dr Ben Carson as his housing and urban development secretary, making first African-American appointment to his Cabinet. “I am thrilled to nominate Dr Ben Carson as our next Secretary of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Ben Carson has a brilliant mind and is passionate about strengthening communities and families within those communities,” Trump announced today.
Carson is also the first former presidential aspirant to be tapped by Trump in his Cabinet. “We have talked at length about my urban renewal agenda and our message of economic revival, very much including our inner cities,” he said.
“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,” said Trump, who was endorsed by Carson during the later part of the primaries. “I am honored to accept the opportunity to serve our country in the Trump administration,” said Carson. “I feel that I can make a significant contribution particularly by strengthening communities that are most in need. We have much work to do in enhancing every aspect of ourmnation and ensuring that our nation’s housing needs are met,” said Carson.
