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Trump has chosen Kelly Loeffler, a major donor, to lead the Small Business Administration. Loeffler was a senator from Georgia for a short period and showed strong support for the president-elect’s agenda towards the end of his first term.
Written by Madeleine Ngo and Chris Cameron
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Kelly Loeffler, a former Georgia senator and a major donor to President-elect Donald J. Trump’s 2024 campaign, was selected by Trump to lead the Small Business Administration.
In a recent post on Truth Social, Mr. Trump expressed that Kelly will use her background in business and Washington to help small businesses by cutting unnecessary bureaucracy and creating more opportunities for growth and innovation. He also mentioned that she will prioritize making sure the Small Business Administration is transparent and efficient by addressing issues like waste, fraud, and excessive regulations.
Ms. Loeffler lacks significant experience in government work. She was chosen by Gov. Brian Kemp to take over a Senate seat in Georgia in early 2020, but she was later defeated by the Rev. Raphael Warnock in a special election in January 2021. Towards the end of her time in the Senate, Ms. Loeffler was heavily 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. Originally perceived as a moderate Republican focused on business, her appointment to the Senate was seen as a way to broaden the appeal of the Georgia Republican Party.
However, Ms. Loeffler changed her stance significantly while in office, positioning herself as a strong advocate for and unquestioning follower of Mr. Trump as she geared up to compete for her seat in the 2020 election. In the end, Mr. Warnock emerged victorious with a two percentage point lead in a runoff election.
If approved by the Senate, Ms. Loeffler would be in charge of overseeing an agency that provides loans and disaster aid to small businesses nationwide. The S.B.A. was crucial during the Covid-19 crisis, distributing billions of dollars to support businesses in staying operational and retaining their staff.
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