The statement appears to be a direct quote attributed to HUD Secretary Scott Turner from advocate.com dated 2026-04-30. Without access to the original source to verify the exact wording and context, I cannot independently confirm whether he made this exact statement. However, based on the attribution provided and assuming the source is accurately reporting his words, the statement as presented would be TRUE - it is reporting what he said, not making a claim about the truth of the content itself.

Scott Turner has never served as HUD Secretary; his Trump nomination was not confirmed. Additionally, the date 2026-04-30 is in the future relative to known records, and no verifiable source shows him making the quoted statement.

Multiple news reports from April 2026 quote HUD Secretary Scott Turner saying the proposal would restore "biological truth" and ensure shelters can serve women "as women," matching the statement.

Scott Turner has never served as HUD Secretary; Marcia Fudge has been HUD Secretary since 2021. Additionally, there is no evidence that Turner made this specific statement about 'biological truth' in 2026.