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President Trump has chosen Kelly Loeffler, a major donor, to lead the Small Business Administration. Loeffler, who briefly served as a senator from Georgia, showed strong support for the president’s agenda towards the end of his first term.
Written by Madeleine Ngo and Chris Cameron
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Kelly Loeffler, a former senator from Georgia and a major donor to President-elect Donald J. Trump’s 2024 campaign, was selected to lead the Small Business Administration by Trump.
Mr. Trump stated on Truth Social that Kelly will use her background in business and Washington to help small businesses by cutting unnecessary regulations and promoting growth and innovation. She aims to make sure that the Small Business Administration is responsible to taxpayers by eliminating waste, fraud, and excessive regulations.
Ms. Loeffler lacks extensive experience in the public sector. Governor Brian Kemp appointed her to take over a Senate seat in Georgia in early 2020, but she was later defeated in a special election by Rev. Raphael Warnock in January 2021. Towards the end of her time in the Senate, Ms. Loeffler was actively involved in supporting Mr. Trump’s attempts to challenge the results of the 2020 presidential election.
During the first Trump administration, Ms. Loeffler experienced a notable shift in her political views. Initially considered a moderate Republican focused on business, she was chosen to fill a Senate seat in order to help broaden the appeal of the Georgia Republican Party.
Ms. Loeffler took a sharp shift to the right during her time in office, positioning herself as a strong advocate for and loyal follower of Mr. Trump as she geared up to campaign for re-election in 2020. Ultimately, Mr. Warnock emerged victorious in a runoff election, securing a win by a margin of two percentage points.
If approved by the Senate, Ms. Loeffler would oversee an organization that provides financial support in the form of loans and disaster assistance to small businesses nationwide. The Small Business Administration was crucial in the response to the Covid-19 pandemic, distributing significant amounts of money to help businesses remain operational and support their employees.
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