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Trump has chosen Kelly Loeffler, a major donor, to lead the Small Business Administration. While serving briefly as a senator from Georgia, she strongly backed the president-elect’s policies towards the end of his first term.
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Kelly Loeffler, who was a major contributor to Donald J. Trump’s 2024 campaign and previously served as a senator in Georgia, has been selected by President-elect Trump to lead the Small Business Administration.
Mr. Trump announced on Truth Social that Kelly will use her background in business and government to cut down on bureaucratic obstacles and create more opportunities for small businesses to succeed. She will work on making sure that the Small Business Administration is transparent and efficient by cracking down on misuse of funds, dishonest practices, and excessive regulations.
Ms. Loeffler has limited experience working in government. She was chosen by Gov. Brian Kemp to take over a Senate seat in Georgia in early 2020. However, she lost in a special election to Rev. Raphael Warnock in January 2021. Towards the end of her time in the Senate, Ms. Loeffler played a significant part 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 change in her political views. Initially considered a moderate Republican focused on business, she was appointed to the Senate in order to broaden the appeal of the Georgia Republican Party.
Ms. Loeffler shifted her political stance to align closely with Mr. Trump in an effort to secure her seat in the 2020 election, but ultimately lost to Mr. Warnock by a small margin in a runoff election.
If approved by the Senate, Ms. Loeffler would be in charge of overseeing the distribution of loans and disaster assistance to small businesses nationwide. The Small Business Administration (S.B.A.) was crucial during the Covid-19 pandemic, providing billions of dollars to support businesses in staying operational and retaining their workforce.
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