The U.S. Senate has confirmed Andrew Hughes as the Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with a 51-43 vote. In this position, Hughes will act as HUD’s Chief Operating Officer, working under the Trump administration and Secretary Scott Turner.
HUD Secretary Scott Turner said, “Andrew Hughes is a servant leader and is the right person, at the right time for this assignment to carry out HUD’s mission. I had the pleasure of serving alongside him during the first Trump administration and witnessed firsthand his leadership, wisdom, and love for this country. We share a clear vision for HUD’s future, and it is truly a blessing to have him in this role. He will serve the American people well.”
Deputy Secretary Hughes stated, “Serving at HUD is more than a job - it's a calling. I’m humbled to help lead an agency that expands opportunity for all communities - rural, tribal, and urban. Together, under the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Turner, we’re focused on ensuring more Americans can achieve not just housing, but the stability, self-sufficiency, and upward mobility that define the American Dream.”
Hughes will be responsible for implementing HUD’s mission and managing daily operations at the department. His nomination received support from former HUD Secretary Ben Carson, Senator Tim Scott—chairman of the Senate Banking Committee—and various housing and community development organizations.
On April 10, 2025, Hughes testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Hughes previously served as HUD Chief of Staff under both Ben Carson and Scott Turner. He is also noted as being the youngest Deputy Secretary in HUD’s history.
