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A look at Ben Carson, President Trump's HUD secretary

Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford talks with Carson before the start of the 22nd anniversary remembrance ceremony of the Oklahoma City bombing on April 19, 2017.
Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford talks with Carson before the start of the 22nd anniversary remembrance ceremony of the Oklahoma City bombing on April 19, 2017.
Sue Ogrocki, AP
Carson speaks to the media during a visit to the Liberty Square apartment complex on April 12, 2017, in Miami.
Carson speaks to the media during a visit to the Liberty Square apartment complex on April 12, 2017, in Miami.
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Carson speaks to HUD employees in Washington on March 6, 2017.
Carson speaks to HUD employees in Washington on March 6, 2017.
Susan Walsh, AP
Vice President Pence administers the oath of office to Carson as his wife, Candy, and granddaughter Tesora Carson, 5, hold the Bible on March 2, 2017, in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. Carson was confirmed by the Senate as Housing and Urban Development secretary earlier that day.
Vice President Pence administers the oath of office to Carson as his wife, Candy, and granddaughter Tesora Carson, 5, hold the Bible on March 2, 2017, in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. Carson was confirmed by the Senate as Housing and Urban Development secretary earlier that day.
Andrew Harnik, AP
Rick Perry and Carson arrive for Trump's address to a joint session of Congress on Feb. 28, 2017.
Rick Perry and Carson arrive for Trump's address to a joint session of Congress on Feb. 28, 2017.
Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images
Trump and Carson pose in front of the Ben Carson exhibit at the National Museum of African American History and Culture on Feb. 21, 2017.
Trump and Carson pose in front of the Ben Carson exhibit at the National Museum of African American History and Culture on Feb. 21, 2017.
Kevin Dietsch, Pool/European Pressphoto Agency
Trump speaks beside Carson during a meeting on African American History Month in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on Feb. 1, 2017.
Trump speaks beside Carson during a meeting on African American History Month in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on Feb. 1, 2017.
Michael Reynolds, Pool/European Pressphoto Agency
Carson arrives with Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., before the start of his Jan. 12, 2016, confirmation hearing.
Carson arrives with Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., before the start of his Jan. 12, 2016, confirmation hearing.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
Carson arrives at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee on Jan. 12, 2017.
Carson arrives at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee on Jan. 12, 2017.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY
Carson is pictured walking on Capitol Hill on Jan. 4, 2017.
Carson is pictured walking on Capitol Hill on Jan. 4, 2017.
Zach Gibson, AFP/Getty Images
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., meets with Carson on Capitol Hill on Dec. 7, 2016.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., meets with Carson on Capitol Hill on Dec. 7, 2016.
Manuel Balce Ceneta, AP
Carson and Mike Pence wave during a campaign event on Nov. 1, 2016, in Valley Forge, Pa.
Carson and Mike Pence wave during a campaign event on Nov. 1, 2016, in Valley Forge, Pa.
Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images
Carson speaks during the Republican National Convention at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland on July 19, 2016.
Carson speaks during the Republican National Convention at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland on July 19, 2016.
Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY
Trump shakes hands with Carson as he receives his endorsement at the Mar-A-Lago Club on March 11, 2016, in Palm Beach, Fla.
Trump shakes hands with Carson as he receives his endorsement at the Mar-A-Lago Club on March 11, 2016, in Palm Beach, Fla.
Joe Raedle
Carson speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference on March 4, 2016, in National Harbor, Md., where he announced he was dropping out of the presidential race.
Carson speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference on March 4, 2016, in National Harbor, Md., where he announced he was dropping out of the presidential race.
Alex Wong, Getty Images
Carson shakes hands with a young supporter after a town hall meeting on Feb. 21, 2016, in Reno, Nev.
Carson shakes hands with a young supporter after a town hall meeting on Feb. 21, 2016, in Reno, Nev.
Marcio Jose Sanchez, AP
Carson speaks during the CBS News Republican presidential debate at the Peace Center on Feb. 13, 2016, in Greenville, S.C.
Carson speaks during the CBS News Republican presidential debate at the Peace Center on Feb. 13, 2016, in Greenville, S.C.
John Bazemore, AP
Carson speaks to patrons at the Airport Diner on Feb. 7, 2016 in Manchester, N.H.
Carson speaks to patrons at the Airport Diner on Feb. 7, 2016 in Manchester, N.H.
Matthew Cavanaugh, Getty Images
Carson speaks to supporters at his campaign's caucus night rally on Feb. 1, 2016, in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Carson speaks to supporters at his campaign's caucus night rally on Feb. 1, 2016, in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Mary Altaffer, AP
Carson greets members of the audience after speaking at Glenwood Community High School in Glenwood, Iowa, on Jan. 21, 2016.
Carson greets members of the audience after speaking at Glenwood Community High School in Glenwood, Iowa, on Jan. 21, 2016.
Andrew Harnik, AP
Carson autographs an image of himself for a supporter after holding a town hall at Abundant Life Ministries in Jefferson, Iowa, on Jan. 11, 2016.
Carson autographs an image of himself for a supporter after holding a town hall at Abundant Life Ministries in Jefferson, Iowa, on Jan. 11, 2016.
Patrick Semansky, AP
Carson pauses during an interview with the Associated Press in his home in Upperco, Md., on Dec. 23, 2015.
Carson pauses during an interview with the Associated Press in his home in Upperco, Md., on Dec. 23, 2015.
Andrew Harnik, AP
Carson talks to reporters in the spin room following the Republican debate in Las Vegas on Dec. 15, 2015.
Carson talks to reporters in the spin room following the Republican debate in Las Vegas on Dec. 15, 2015.
Mike Nelson, European Pressphoto Agency
Carson speaks at a rally on Nov. 23, 2015, in Pahrump, Nev.
Carson speaks at a rally on Nov. 23, 2015, in Pahrump, Nev.
John Locher, AP
Carson signs his book at a Barnes and Noble store on Nov. 5, 2015, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Carson signs his book at a Barnes and Noble store on Nov. 5, 2015, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Joe Raedle, Getty Images
Carson, right, and Donald Trump laugh together during the CNBC Republican presidential debate on Oct. 28, 2015, in Boulder, Colo.
Carson, right, and Donald Trump laugh together during the CNBC Republican presidential debate on Oct. 28, 2015, in Boulder, Colo.
Mark J. Terrill, AP
Cupcakes depicting Carson are visible during a luncheon at the National Press Club on Oct. 9, 2015, in Washington.
Cupcakes depicting Carson are visible during a luncheon at the National Press Club on Oct. 9, 2015, in Washington.
Andrew Harnik, AP
Carson speaks during a town hall meeting on Oct. 2, 2015, in Ankeny, Iowa.
Carson speaks during a town hall meeting on Oct. 2, 2015, in Ankeny, Iowa.
Charlie Neibergall, AP
Carson speaks at a Roast and Ride event hosted by freshman Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, on June 6, 2015, in Boone, Iowa.
Carson speaks at a Roast and Ride event hosted by freshman Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, on June 6, 2015, in Boone, Iowa.
Scott Olson, Getty Images
Carson officially announces his candidacy for president in Detroit on May 4, 2015.
Carson officially announces his candidacy for president in Detroit on May 4, 2015.
Paul Sancya, AP
Carson speaks at the National Rifle Association convention on April 10, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn.
Carson speaks at the National Rifle Association convention on April 10, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn.
Mark Humphrey, AP
Carson speaks during a campaign rally at the Anaheim Convention Center on Sept. 9, 2015, in Anaheim, Calif.
Carson speaks during a campaign rally at the Anaheim Convention Center on Sept. 9, 2015, in Anaheim, Calif.
Kevork Djansezian, Getty Images
Carson speaks during the Values Voter Summit, held by the Family Research Council Action, on Sept. 25, 2015, in Washington.
Carson speaks during the Values Voter Summit, held by the Family Research Council Action, on Sept. 25, 2015, in Washington.
Jose Luis Magana, AP
Donald Trump looks on as Carson speaks during the presidential debate at the Reagan Library on Sept. 16, 2015 in Simi Valley, Calif.
Donald Trump looks on as Carson speaks during the presidential debate at the Reagan Library on Sept. 16, 2015 in Simi Valley, Calif.
Justin Sullivan, Getty Images
Carson greets people during the Presidential Candidates Plenary at the National Urban League conference on July 31, 2015, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Carson greets people during the Presidential Candidates Plenary at the National Urban League conference on July 31, 2015, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Joe Raedle, Getty Images
Carson poses for a photo with a fairgoer at the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 16, 2015, in Des Moines.
Carson poses for a photo with a fairgoer at the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 16, 2015, in Des Moines.
Charlie Riedel, AP
Carson, alongside Sen. Marco Rubio, participates in the first prime-time GOP presidential debate hosted by Fox News and Facebook at the Quicken Loans Arena on Aug. 6, 2015, in Cleveland.
Carson, alongside Sen. Marco Rubio, participates in the first prime-time GOP presidential debate hosted by Fox News and Facebook at the Quicken Loans Arena on Aug. 6, 2015, in Cleveland.
Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images
Carson speaks at the National Sheriffs' Association presidential forum on June 30, 2015, in Baltimore.
Carson speaks at the National Sheriffs' Association presidential forum on June 30, 2015, in Baltimore.
Patrick Semansky, AP
Carson attends the National Action Network convention at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel on April 8, 2015, in New York City.
Carson attends the National Action Network convention at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel on April 8, 2015, in New York City.
Andrew Burton, Getty Images
Carson buttons and fliers implore him to run for president at a grass-roots training rally held by the New Hampshire Republican Party at Concord High School on March 14, 2015 in Concord, N.H.
Carson buttons and fliers implore him to run for president at a grass-roots training rally held by the New Hampshire Republican Party at Concord High School on March 14, 2015 in Concord, N.H.
Darren McCollester, Getty Images
Carson is surrounded by supporters as he waits to be interviewed at CPAC in National Harbor, Md., on Feb. 26, 2015.
Carson is surrounded by supporters as he waits to be interviewed at CPAC in National Harbor, Md., on Feb. 26, 2015.
Nicholas Kamm, AFP/Getty Images
Carson addresses the annual Conservative Political Action Conference at National Harbor, Md., on Feb. 26, 2015.
Carson addresses the annual Conservative Political Action Conference at National Harbor, Md., on Feb. 26, 2015.
Nicholas Kamm, AFP/Getty Images
Carson addresses the audience at the Iowa Freedom Summit on Jan. 24, 2015, in Des Moines.
Carson addresses the audience at the Iowa Freedom Summit on Jan. 24, 2015, in Des Moines.
Scott Olson, Getty Images
Carson speaks at the South Carolina Tea Party Coalition convention on Jan. 18, 2015 in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Carson speaks at the South Carolina Tea Party Coalition convention on Jan. 18, 2015 in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Richard Ellis, Getty Images
Carson speaks at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference in National Harbor, Md., on March 8, 2014.
Carson speaks at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference in National Harbor, Md., on March 8, 2014.
Michael Reynolds, European Pressphoto Agency
Carson signs a book for Del. William Frank in Annapolis, Md., on March 8, 2013, after speaking at a legislative prayer breakfast.
Carson signs a book for Del. William Frank in Annapolis, Md., on March 8, 2013, after speaking at a legislative prayer breakfast.
Brian Witte, AP
Carson receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President George W. Bush in a June 19, 2008, ceremony in the East Room of the White House.
Carson receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President George W. Bush in a June 19, 2008, ceremony in the East Room of the White House.
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Carson, former director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Children's Center in Baltimore, pictured in 2006.
Carson, former director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Children's Center in Baltimore, pictured in 2006.
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