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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 plans during her time as a senator from Georgia towards the end of his first term.
Authored by Madeleine Ngo and Chris Cameron
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Donald J. Trump, who has been elected as president, selected Kelly Loeffler to lead the Small Business Administration. Loeffler is a major contributor to Trump’s 2024 campaign and previously served as a senator in Georgia.
Mr. Trump announced on Truth Social that Kelly will use her background in business and Washington to help small businesses by cutting down on unnecessary regulations and creating more opportunities for growth and innovation. She will also work to make sure the Small Business Administration is responsible to taxpayers by addressing issues like wasteful spending, fraud, and excessive regulations.
Ms. Loeffler lacks a significant background in serving the public. She was chosen by Gov. Brian Kemp to take over a Senate position in Georgia in early 2020, but was later ousted in a special election by Rev. Raphael Warnock in January 2021. Towards the end of her time in the Senate, Ms. Loeffler was heavily involved in supporting Mr. Trump’s attempts to contest the results of the 2020 presidential election.
During the first Trump administration, Ms. Loeffler experienced a notable shift in her political views. Initially perceived as a moderate and business-focused Republican, her appointment to the Senate was considered a way to broaden the appeal of the Georgia Republican Party.
Ms. Loeffler shifted her political stance significantly to align herself closely with Mr. Trump in order to secure her seat in the 2020 election. However, Mr. Warnock ended up winning the runoff election by a margin of two percentage points.
If approved by the Senate, Ms. Loeffler would head an organization that provides loans and disaster relief to small businesses nationwide. The Small Business Administration was crucial during the Covid-19 crisis, distributing billions of dollars to support businesses and help them retain employees.
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