Archive: Ben Carson

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The archived tweets of Dr. Ben Carson, 17th Secretary of @HUDgov, 2017-2021. This is an inactive account.

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1	Jan 9, '21	Silencing a significant number of voters and erasing history is no way to unite us; it only further divides. Big tech & social media platforms want to act like media orgs but d	106×	184k	44k	524
2	May 22, '19	Since you brought it up... I know what it's like to actually be sleepy, especially after 18-hour surgeries and operating on babies in the womb. I hope @IlhanMN knows I care about a	33.8×	55k	15k	116
3	May 22, '20	It is disheartening to see that some in this country still believe that African Americans are beholden to one political ideology at birth, due to the color of their skin.	24.2×	45k	11k	81
4	Sep 5, '20	I know President @realDonaldTrump. He cares about the military and our veterans, especially those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. This Atlantic hit piece is another —	24×	44k	11k	58
5	Dec 22, '19	I know @realDonaldTrump. He is a good, caring man, and someone that puts our country's trust in God. He understands the rights of every American come from our Creator.	23.9×	42k	11k	59
6	Jan 9, '21	You want to ban @realDonaldTrump, fine you’re a private company, but @Twitter deleting the President’s account which highlights this admin & its history is wrong. @Facebook &am	20.7×	35k	8.6k	110
7	May 21, '19	OH, REO! Thanks, @RepKatiePorter. Enjoying a few post-hearing snacks. Sending some your way!	19.8×	15k	3k	83
8	Aug 8, '20	President @realDonaldTrump’s support for our most vulnerable Americans exemplifies the decisive leadership needed in this time of national crisis. Thank you, Mr. President, for put	18.8×	36k	7.8k	36
9	Aug 19, '20	Happy Birthday to my beautiful wife, Candy. Thank you for being an amazing mother, grandmother, and most importantly, my best friend. I prayed for a wife many years ago and God ble	16.3×	35k	3.7k	11
10	Jan 8, '21	As a Nation we need to heal. I have not talked to anyone about invoking the 25th Amendment, and I am focused on finishing what I started in uplifting the forgotten women and men of	13.8×	28k	3.3k	33
11	Jul 6, '20	My wife, Candy, is a guiding light to me and our family. For 45 years she has always kept God first in our marriage, stood beside me in good times and bad, and helped raise our bea	12.1×	24k	3.1k	19
12	Jul 23, '20	President @realDonaldTrump and I agree that the best run communities are the ones run locally. Today, we are tearing down the Obama Administration's Affirmatively Furthering Fair H	12×	20k	5.7k	86
13	Jan 6, '21	End this violence now. Violence is never an appropriate response regardless of legitimate concerns. Please remember: if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.	11.2×	22k	2.6k	34
14	Jan 20, '21	Four years ago, @POTUS asked me to undertake what has been the experience of a lifetime – the opportunity to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Developm	10.3×	22k	2.7k	83
15	Dec 25, '20	Christmas is about hope, light overcoming darkness, and joy in a new beginning for all mankind. This Christmas, Candy and I reflect on the blessings we have — our family, our neigh	9.6×	21k	2.3k	9
16	Aug 2, '19	Books saved my life. My mother always encouraged reading and made sure my brother and I were surrounded by books. Even though we grew up in poverty, we had opportunities because of	8.2×	15k	3.6k	28
17	Jan 3, '20	CNN spewing out more FAKE NEWS on homelessness. In CA, homelessness increased by 21,306 people, that’s more than the entire national increase. No matter how hard @CNN tries to deny	8.1×	13k	4.5k	21
18	May 21, '19	.@RepSylviaGarcia, there are more than 100,000 American citizens waiting for public housing in Houston, TX. Do you think they should continue to wait while people here illegally ar	8.0×	8.9k	4.8k	15
19	Jan 20, '20	The news out of Puerto Rico is disturbing, to say the least. In order for healing to begin, the corruption must end. This further underscores the importance of the reforms and fina	6.6×	11k	3.5k	12
20	Dec 22, '19	@realDonaldTrump Men and women of faith should be praying for our President @realDonaldTrump , not casting stones.	6.5×	11k	3.1k	9
21	Mar 28, '19	Today, @HUDGov is charging @Facebook for violating the Fair Housing Act by encouraging, enabling, and causing housing discrimination through the company’s advertising platform.	5.8×	6.6k	3.1k	30
22	Oct 8, '20	Thank you, @VP Pence for continuing to prove the @realDonaldTrump Administration's commitment to AMERICA FIRST! I appreciate you as an indispensable colleague and trusted friend.	5.4×	11k	2.3k	9
23	Jul 31, '19	The city of Baltimore has problems that can't be swept under the rug. As a doctor, I know that you can't just put a suit on a patient who has cancer and declare them healthy. We ha	5.2×	8.1k	3k	14
24	May 30, '20	George Floyd was a man of faith, a man of color, & a father to the young men in his community & church. My heart breaks for his family & for our country being torn apar	5.2×	10k	2.2k	16
25	Jun 2, '20	“Where there is no law, there is no opportunity. Where there is no justice, there is no liberty. Where there is no safety, there is no future.” Couldn’t agree more President @realD	5.1×	8.3k	2.8k	40
26	Dec 22, '19	@realDonaldTrump I believe God's providence was very much part of him becoming our Commander-in-Chief, and he understands the importance of making sure our Judeo-Christian values r	5.0×	8.7k	2.4k	11
27	Mar 15, '20	Thank you @realdonaldtrump for designating this National Day of Prayer. Now more than ever, we must lean into our faith by loving our neighbors and caring for those around us.	4.5×	9.3k	1.7k	7
28	Jan 29, '19	Why don’t congressional leaders realize that they are not border security experts and listen to the needs of those who have taken the oath to protect our nation? We all need to wor	4.5×	6.6k	2.6k	2
29	Jun 12, '18	We are praying for your success and the success of the United States	4.3×	10k	1.1k	1
30	Aug 19, '19	Happy birthday to my wife and best friend, Candy. Thanks, @VP for the thoughtful cupcake surprise!	4.3×	9.6k	956	2
31	Oct 28, '19	Today, Attorney General Barr and I unveiled a new memorandum of understanding between our two agencies that sets prudential guidance on the appropriate use of the False Claims Act.	4.3×	6.6k	2.5k	13
32	May 4, '17	A pleasure to be at the White House to witness @POTUS sign an executive order promoting religious liberty	4.0×	6.7k	2k	0
33	Jan 31, '18	My statement on @POTUS's #SOTU	3.9×	7.1k	1.6k	0
34	May 20, '20	Detroit is a manufacturing city built on the shoulders of hard working Americans who have stepped up alongside this Administration to deliver PPE during our greatest hour of need.	3.8×	7.2k	1.5k	10
35	Jul 30, '20	My friend, @THEHermanCain, was a prolific businessman, a stalwart of conservative policies, and most importantly he was a loving husband and father. My prayers are with Gloria and	3.7×	7.2k	1.5k	7
36	Jan 24, '20	Life is our most basic human right. As a surgeon, I operated on unborn babies at weeks old despite the fact that so many do not recognize their right to survive. Today, thousands #	3.6×	6.4k	1.8k	12
37	Sep 18, '17	The great staff @HUDgov surprised me for my birthday! I am honored to work with everyone of them.	3.4×	5.9k	1k	0
38	Apr 26, '20	Candy and I would like to wish our incredible First Lady a very happy birthday. @FLOTUS, Thank you for all you do for the American people.	3.4×	7.6k	999	0
39	Dec 12, '18	The seeds the President has planted are growing and the promise they hold will improve places long forgotten, and the lives of those who call those places home.	3.4×	3.6k	1.1k	2
40	May 22, '20	In reality, ideals like the freedom of thought, resilience, and self-determination have guided the black community through the darkest of times. It is these principles, not panderi	3.4×	6.5k	1.4k	8
41	Jul 14, '20	Let's use common sense in the reopening of our schools. The evidence shows children are not at risk or are at very small risk from #COVID19. We can use what we have learned from th	3.3×	5.6k	1.4k	24
42	Apr 4, '18	A lot to reflect upon this morning. I remember where I was when I first heard of MLK’s assassination. And now to be the Secretary of @HUDgov carrying out a mission that he died for	3.1×	5.1k	1.1k	2
43	Jun 3, '20	The people who are creating the havoc and the violence say that do so because no one will listen if you’re peaceful — have they forgotten about the legacy of #MLK who was an advoca	3.0×	4.8k	1.3k	23
44	Oct 26, '17	My statement on @POTUS’ action to combat the #opioidepidemic:	2.9×	5.6k	1.1k	0
45	Jul 23, '20	In the @realDonaldTrump Administration, NO ONE WILL BE FORGOTTEN.	2.4×	4.3k	1.1k	2
46	Oct 31, '19	Today, I’m happy to announce we have awarded $1.5 million to housing authorities to assist young people aging out of foster care through HUD’s new Foster Youth to Independence Init	2.3×	3.7k	1.2k	10
47	Feb 21, '18	Few, if any, men have had as great an impact on so many as Billy Graham. He was a strong voice for not only the Christian faith, but for basic human decency, as shown by his stride	2.3×	4.9k	812	0
48	May 30, '20	“Beloved, do not avenge yourselves but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, ‘Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,’ says the Lord.” We are one American family united by libert	2.3×	4.8k	834	9
49	Feb 6, '20	We will always be the land of the free so long as we continue to be one Nation under God. Yesterday I prayed with pastors from around the country.	2.3×	4.6k	853	3
50	Jan 20, '21	And most importantly, I give thanks to Almighty God, for wisdom, courage, and health. I pray that my tenure has reflected His love, and I take solace in the fact that His plan is a	2.2×	4.9k	547	12
51	Mar 20, '20	This afternoon I joined @realDonaldTrump and @Mike_Pence in praying with Pastors from around the country. America is and always will be one nation under God. During this time I’m r	2.1×	3.9k	872	4
52	Jun 12, '20	Since the beginning, @realDonaldTrump has talked about being a champion for the forgotten men and women of this nation and that’s exactly where we’ve been concentrating. It has bee	2.1×	3.8k	930	9
53	Jun 14, '20	Happy birthday, President @realDonaldTrump! It is an honor to serve in your Administration, and I look forward to the great things that lie ahead for you and our country.	2.0×	3.9k	761	4
54	Jul 23, '20	I am unwavering in my commitment to fair housing — when I arrived at @HUDgov we had a disappointingly HUGE backlog of fair housing complaints that the Obama Admin had forgotten abo	2.0×	3.6k	1k	12
55	Jan 20, '21	Thank you, President Trump, for this opportunity, and for the courage you display every day. You are an inspiration to so many Americans. Thank you to my beautiful wife Candy; my c	2.0×	4.5k	583	9
56	Jun 12, '20	“Access to education is the civil rights issue of our time.” - @realDonaldTrump I couldn’t agree more Mr. President!👏🏾	2.0×	3.6k	733	13
57	Dec 15, '17	Homelessness demands the attention of everybody— not just at this time of year, but every day of the year	1.9×	3.4k	707	0
58	May 21, '19	My constitutional responsibility is to enforce existing law as it is written by Congress.	1.8×	2.3k	1.1k	7
59	Sep 26, '20	I applaud President @realDonaldTrump’s nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. Judge Barrett has proven herself as a legal scholar, a lawyer, and a judge. Her e	1.8×	3.8k	660	3
60	Apr 18, '19	Thanks to @realDonaldTrump's leadership, we are putting America's most vulnerable first. Our nation faces affordable housing challenges and hundreds of thousands of citizens are wa	1.8×	2.6k	950	4
61	Oct 2, '20	Candy and I are praying that President @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS have a speedy recovery and that our country can continue to unite together in our fight against #COVID19.	1.7×	3.9k	522	0
62	Mar 8, '18	The most formative person in my youth was my own mother, Sonya Carson, whose faith, selfless hard work, and emphasis on education have been lessons to me all my life. We celebrate	1.7×	3.8k	392	2
63	Nov 11, '18	A small percentage of our nation’s more than 20 million #veterans are homeless, but that’s still too many. @hudgov and @DeptVetAffairs are working to completely eradicate homelessn	1.7×	2.8k	721	2
64	Mar 25, '20	Now more than ever, it is important to know the #COVID-19 information you are receiving is accurate. @fema has launched a Coronavirus Rumor Control page to dispel rumors and give y	1.5×	2.6k	717	15
65	May 21, '19	Tonight I’ll be talking to @TuckerCarlson about how @HUDgov is prioritizing housing assistance for American citizens. Hope you’ll tune in at 8pm ET! #ReclaimingMyTime	1.5×	2.1k	455	1
66	Jun 9, '20	Thank you, President @realDonaldTrump, for your commitment to helping homeless and at risk Americans hardest hit by the coronavirus.	1.5×	2.6k	735	5
67	Aug 16, '20	Our suburbs are the epitome of the American Dream where people from all walks of life have laid down roots. These neighborhoods should make zoning decisions, not Washington. Under	1.5×	2.4k	660	15
68	Nov 11, '20	The old saying “America will only remain the land of the free so long as she is the home of the brave” rings true to this day and nobody embodies that spirit of bravery more than o	1.5×	2.9k	485	7
69	Jan 20, '21	Serving in the Trump Administration has been the honor of a lifetime. Only in the land of opportunity can a poor, inner city boy go on to become a brain surgeon, a candidate for Pr	1.4×	3.1k	471	6
70	May 7, '20	For two years @FLOTUS has shown her commitment to America's youth with her #BeBest initiative. It is a privilege to work alongside our First Lady and @RealDonaldTrump to provide al	1.4×	3k	416	2
71	Jul 23, '20	The AFFH rule was a ruse for social engineering under the guise of desegregation, essentially turning @HUDgov into a national zoning board.	1.4×	2.5k	688	8
72	Mar 21, '20	My remarks at today’s Coronavirus Task Force Press Briefing:	1.4×	2.5k	503	7
73	Dec 12, '18	With the signing of the Executive Order, the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council is officially established. I look forward to leading the Council as its Chairperson.	1.3×	2.4k	609	4
74	Apr 12, '20	I would like to send my good wishes of peace and hope to families everywhere celebrating #Easter and the resurrection of Christ. Even though we’re spending it apart this year, I ho	1.3×	2.9k	386	2
75	Sep 19, '20	Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a storied legal scholar, champion for women’s equality & fought for her beliefs until the end. America has lost a steadfast leader	1.3×	3.1k	297	1
76	Jul 23, '20	Furthermore, the funding subject to the AFFH rule has been misused and abused for decades as slush funds for pet projects and causes ranging from an entertainment venue to a splash	1.3×	2.4k	655	7
77	Feb 27, '19	Praying for @realDonaldTrump and the US Delegation during this historic summit focused on achieving a lasting peace.	1.3×	2.3k	591	1
78	Aug 29, '17	Glad to be on the ground in Texas. @HUDGov is doing all we can to help those affected by #Harvey.	1.3×	2.1k	665	0
79	Mar 12, '20	View post on X	1.3×	2.2k	634	6
80	Sep 28, '19	Meet Gregory. He experienced homelessness for many years but under HUD-funded programs @DC_Housing, he found a place to call home. After finding an affordable apartment, he worked	1.3×	2.1k	612	10
81	Jun 3, '20	We the American people are not each others enemies and we should not succumb to those who are trying to make us believe we are enemies with the sole intent to divide and conquer.	1.2×	1.9k	686	12
82	Jul 12, '20	After aging out of the foster care system, Suzan started sleeping on a friend’s couch. She knew homelessness could happen at any time. Today, she is at ease in her own home thanks	1.2×	2.4k	454	3
83	Jul 2, '20	My call to Americans this Independence Day: STOP SHAMING AND START CELEBRATING, reflect on the founding principles of our great nation, celebrate those who helped fight for the fre	1.2×	2k	565	10
84	Jun 3, '20	I have never seen a situation where violent protests accomplish something good. It is ruining these neighborhoods and the chances for a lot of people to climb the ladders of opport	1.2×	2.1k	548	6
85	Jul 6, '18	Wishing a very happy wedding anniversary to my lovely wife. 43 years ago today I married my best friend and the love of my life.	1.2×	2.6k	215	1
86	Feb 7, '20	Nearly 35 million people across the nation live in areas marked as an Opportunity Zone. Today, this Administration is reinforcing its commitment to revitalize neighborhoods by brin	1.1×	1.9k	611	6
87	Oct 3, '18	The Senate just passed the #OpioidCrisisResponse Act which creates a pilot program within @HUDgov’s office of Community Planning and Development to help people recover from substan	1.1×	2.1k	476	1
88	Jan 20, '21	Both President Trump and I shared a new vision for @HUDgov, one which was one built on measuring success not by how many people we added on to government assistance, but how many p	1.1×	2.5k	310	6
89	Aug 16, '20	I send my sincere condolences to President @realDonaldTrump, @FLOTUS, and the entire Trump family on the passing of Robert Trump. Candy and I will be keeping you all in our prayers	1.1×	2.4k	312	1
90	Jan 15, '18	Toured Dr King’s birth home with my lovely wife. Dr. King is an inspiration everyday and today we all celebrate his life and what he stood for— equality for all #MLKDay	1.1×	1.9k	431	0
91	Aug 28, '17	Today, I announced disaster assistance for residents in Texas affected by #HurricaneHarvey. Learn more .	1.0×	1.7k	590	0
92	Jun 16, '20	Thank you @realDonaldTrump for providing America with the strong leadership necessary to ensure liberty & justice for all. With the signing of this historic Executive Order, PO	1.0×	2k	462	4
93	Dec 25, '19	Wishing you and your family a peaceful and blessed Christmas Day.	1.0×	2.2k	227	2
94	Oct 2, '17	My thoughts and prayers are with the families and victims of the Las Vegas shooting	1.0×	2k	404	0
95	Jan 20, '21	The governing philosophy, which guided all of our work at @HUDgov, is simple: freedom works better than regulation; self-sufficiency is superior to dependence; and liberty is most	1.0×	2.3k	303	6
96	Feb 6, '20	I am thankful to God we have a President that supports the faith based community, and I will continue to work with communities of faith across America to help our most vulnerable c	1.0×	1.7k	423	3
97	May 12, '19	As the son of a single mom, I know the vital role that mothers play in our lives. I am eternally grateful to my mom for the daily sacrifices she made for our family. Happy Mother’s	0.9×	2k	311	0
98	Oct 27, '20	It is a privilege to be at the @WhiteHouse with President @realDonaldTrump for the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court. Justice Barrett will be loyal to the	0.9×	1.9k	247	3
99	Nov 23, '17	Happy Thanksgiving	0.9×	1.9k	223	0
100	Jun 14, '19	Happy birthday @POTUS. It is an honor to serve our great country alongside you. Thanks for your leadership and friendship.	0.8×	1.9k	221	0

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