Ben Carson And Donald Trump Make History, This Is Going To Change Everything After weeks of speculation, its finally official. Dr. Ben Carson has just accepted President-elect Donald Trumps invitation to be the leader of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The choice is a victory for those who originally supported Carson for the presidency. Ben Carson has a brilliant mind and is passionate about strengthening communities and families within those communities, Trump said of his decision. We have talked at length about my urban renewal agenda and our message of economic revival, very much including our inner cities. Ben shares my optimism about the future of our country and is part of ensuring that this is a Presidency representing all Americans, he continued. He is a tough competitor and never gives up. After Trump issued his statement, Carson confirmed with Fox News that he had accepted it. After serious discussions with the Trump transition team, I feel I can make a significant contribution particularly to making our inner cities great for everyone, Carson wrote in his statement. We have much work to do in strengthening every aspect of our nation and ensuring that both our physical infrastructure and our spiritual infrastructure is solid. An announcement is forthcoming about my role in helping to make America great again. What do you think? Is Ben Carson a good choice for this position? 