President Trump’s First Cabinet Meeting Starts With A Prayer (NOT From a Pastor!)

A pretty incredible thing happened today as President Trump held his first full cabinet meeting….

The meeting kicked off with a prayer.

Now that’s probably been done before, but I want to note a couple things.

First, it was a good prayer, not just to a random “God” but it very clearly to God the Father in the name of Jesus.

Now when’s the last time you saw that in the White House?

But here’s the other thing that really blew me away…

The prayer did not come from a Pastor.

The prayer came from Scott Turner, who has a history in the NFL and is currently service as President Trump’s Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) since February 5, 2025.

And with that in mind, please watch here:

BREAKING🚨 Scott Turner said a powerful Prayer to start Trump’s first Cabinet meeting. AMEN 🙏

GOD IS WORSHIPPED AGAIN IN THE WHITE HOUSE. CHRIST IS KING

SO POWERFUL pic.twitter.com/wHOH0Ai5zb

— MAGA Voice (@MAGAVoice) February 26, 2025

Backup here if needed:

Opening prayer

Donald Trump Truth Social Post 02:25 PM EST 02/26/25 pic.twitter.com/pcKHgSQWF2

— Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) February 26, 2025

Slowly but surely, we are getting back to how everything was designed!

We don’t need a pastor or a priest to always step in and lead the prayer….someone from the group can do it, just like Scott Turner did here.

And what a great job he did, bravo sir!

What an incredible moment.

1. Early Life and Education:
   • Turner was born on February 26, 1972, in Texas.
   • He earned a full academic and athletic scholarship to the University of Illinois, where he graduated in 1995 with a degree in speech communications.
   • At Illinois, he excelled in both football and track and field. He played wide receiver before switching to cornerback, earning All-Big Ten honors (1992–1994) and All-America status in the 4×400-meter relay.
     
2. Professional Football Career:
   • Turner was drafted in the seventh round of the 1995 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins, where he played cornerback from 1995 to 1997.
   • He later played for the San Diego Chargers (1998–2002) and the Denver Broncos (2003), totaling nine seasons in the NFL.

   • He appeared in 101 NFL games, recording 89 tackles, five interceptions (one for a touchdown), and two sacks. A leg injury in 2004 ended his football career.

      

3. Post-Football Career:
   • After retiring from football, Turner worked as an intern for Congressman Duncan Hunter in 2003.
   • From 2007 to 2023, he worked at Systemware, a content management software company, holding roles such as chief inspiration officer.
   • He founded and serves as president of the Community Engagement & Opportunity Council (CEOC), an organization focused on supporting children in poverty, notably renovating the Literacy Lab in Dallas.
   • Since 2020, he has consulted for organizations like the NFL, Guidestone Financial, Avondale Dealerships, and the America First Policy Institute.

   • In 2023, he became the Chief Visionary Officer of JPI, a national developer and manager of affordable and attainable multifamily housing.

      

4. Political Career:
   • Turner served as a Texas State Representative for the 33rd House District (covering parts of Collin and Rockwall Counties) from 2013 to 2017.

   • During Trump’s first administration (2019–2021), he was the executive director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council, promoting investment and economic development in distressed communities.

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5. Personal Life:
   • Turner is married to Robin Turner, a native of Champaign, Illinois, and a University of Illinois alumna.
   • The couple raised Turner’s nephew, Solomon, who played football and graduated from the University of Illinois in 2024.
   • They are members of Prestonwood Baptist Church in Texas, where Turner serves as an associate pastor.

• As HUD Secretary, Turner oversees programs related to rental assistance, affordable housing, homelessness prevention, homeownership for low and moderate-income families, and fair housing laws.
• During his confirmation hearing on January 16, 2025, before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Turner pledged to streamline HUD programs and make them more efficient. However, he declined to oppose potential budget cuts proposed by Trump and emphasized maximizing existing investments rather than seeking more federal funding.
• He highlighted HUD’s challenges, such as record-high homelessness and a shortage of affordable housing, but offered few specific solutions beyond reviewing programs and easing regulations to reduce construction costs.