Trump offers Ben Carson: HUD Secretary

That surprises me, too. I haven't kept up with today's news. Did Carson accept?

Thanks-I'm interested to see if he'll take it.  I wonder what Trump's reasoning was on that offer-it just seems like an odd position to offer to Carson.
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I honestly believe that Trump is trying to "reward" Carson for his loyalty after he left the campaign trail.

I would say that's the post I would see him as most qualified to hold.   HUD is just . . .odd.  
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I mean what does Dr Carson know about housing and urban developement? Very bizarre choice IMHO

bizaarre.. being a surgeon is not qualification for running a major agency..

and housing? very weird. another in a line of unqualified appointees..

I'm familiar with his inspiring story.  That still doesn't make him knowledgeable about the governmental workings of housing and urban development.

This reminds me of Trump's fallback response when asked about racial issues--he always went straight to the "inner cities" that were in his words, "total disasters."    Given Trump and his family's track record wrt renting to minorities, this just seems to have a tinge of "give the black guy HUD."  Why?  because "inner city"

Carson was a brilliant neurosurgeon and would have a lot of applicable knowledge to bring to the Surgeon General's position.  What experience does he have with housing and urban development, other than growing up poor?
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Interesting thought I'm curious to see what Dr Carson decides. 

from Carson's fb page yesterday:

"President elect Trump is a good judge of people and their intentions. He will be able to properly assess the relationship with Mitt Romney.
There is no reversal of my position in terms of working with the Trump administration. I have always made it clear that I preferred to work outside of the government as an advisor, but if called upon, I would serve inside of the government. I believe it is important to have voices that are outside of the administration combating media bias and The divisiveness that has infected our country.
First of all it will be necessary to assure people that there is no desire to pull the rug out from underneath anyone who is already getting insurance. The desire is to create a system that is centered around patient and healthcare providers and not around insurance and government bureaucrats. We want something that works for everybody and does not pit one group against the other."

So, "I don't want the job, but if someone wants me to do a job, I'll do it, but I don't really want to."

He'll be great in any capacity. I do hope he accepts, unless he has his eye on another position.

I wish his picks would make more sense. I think Dr. Carson would have been a good choice for surgeon general. I am also confused about Mitt Romney for State. With his business background, why is he not being considered for commerce instead? I would like to see him in the cabinet, but just not sure state is a great fit.