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Advocates Meet Ben Carson After Ivanka Trump Connects Them

5/23/2026

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Story summary

Ivanka Trump (White House advisor) used her network to link advocates with former HUD secretary Ben Carson, securing a meeting.
Lisa asked Ivanka Trump for help, prompting her to give Ben Carson’s contact information.
The advocates met Ben Carson and senior HUD staff in April 2017 after receiving the details.
During the session participants said their collective voice was heard and ideas were exchanged.

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Story summary

Ivanka Trump (White House advisor) used her network to link advocates with former HUD secretary Ben Carson, securing a meeting.
Lisa asked Ivanka Trump for help, prompting her to give Ben Carson’s contact information.
The advocates met Ben Carson and senior HUD staff in April 2017 after receiving the details.
During the session participants said their collective voice was heard and ideas were exchanged.