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Trump has chosen Kelly Loeffler, a major donor, to lead the Small Business Administration. Loeffler showed strong support for the president-elect’s agenda during her time as a senator from Georgia 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 supporter of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s 2024 campaign, has been selected by Trump to lead the Small Business Administration.
Mr. Trump stated on Truth Social that Kelly will use her background in business and experience in Washington to decrease bureaucratic obstacles and create more opportunities for small businesses to expand, be creative, and succeed. He mentioned that she will prioritize making sure that the Small Business Administration is responsible to taxpayers by addressing issues related to wasteful spending, fraud, 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, but lost in a special election to 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 with a focus on business, her appointment to the Senate was seen as a strategy to broaden the appeal of the Georgia Republican Party.
However, Ms. Loeffler significantly shifted her political stance while in office, positioning herself as a strong advocate for and loyal follower of Mr. Trump as she geared up to campaign for reelection in 2020. Ultimately, Mr. Warnock emerged victorious by a margin of two percentage points in the subsequent runoff election.
If approved by the Senate, Ms. Loeffler would be in charge of overseeing the distribution of loans and disaster aid to small businesses nationwide. The Small Business Administration (S.B.A.) was crucial during the Covid-19 crisis, providing financial support to help businesses survive and maintain their employees.
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