Andrew D. Hughes
Deputy Secretary

Andrew Hughes was confirmed by the United States Senate on June 10, 2025, to be the Deputy Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Hughes serves under the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Turner to advance HUD’s mission of expanding access to affordable housing, cutting burdensome regulations, increasing housing supply, and promoting homeownership opportunities for all Americans. Andrew manages the day-to-day operations at HUD, ensuring the department works efficiently and effectively in its service to the American people. Hughes most recently served as Chief of Staff to Secretary Turner and previously served in the same role to the 17th Secretary of HUD, Dr. Ben Carson during the first Trump administration. After his tenure as Secretary Carson’s Chief of Staff, Hughes became the Chief Executive Officer and co-founded the American Cornerstone Institute, helping lead the organization in promoting conservative, commonsense solutions to pressing issues facing our country. Hughes also worked on President Trump’s 2024 transition team and on President Trump’s first transition team and presidential campaign. Prior to that he worked at the University of Texas System Office of Federal Relations and worked in the wholesale plumbing supply industry and as a manufacturer’s representative which was closely tied to the development of housing. His Texas roots run deep as a passionate alum of Texas Tech, where he graduated with honors receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations. Hughes is the youngest Deputy Secretary in HUD’s History. Andrew is married to his wife, Kara, of 15 years, and they have three children, Hope, Henry and Reagan. They also have a daughter named Harper who they hold in their hearts. Andrew is from Fort Worth, TX and graduated from RL Paschal High School.