Dr. Ben Carson, who headed up the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) during President Donald Trump’s first term, joined the second Trump administration on Wednesday in a Department of Agriculture advisory role.

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins swore Carson in as the Department of Agriculture’s national adviser for nutrition, health, and housing.

“Today, too many Americans are suffering from the effects of poor nutrition. Through commonsense policymaking, we have an opportunity to give our most vulnerable families the tools they need to flourish,” Carson said in a statement.

“I am honored to work with Secretary Rollins on these important initiatives to help fulfill President Trump’s vision for a healthier, stronger America,” he added.

In an interview with Newsmax on

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