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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 goals 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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The Small Business Administration will be led by Kelly Loeffler, who is a former Georgia senator and a major donor to President-elect Donald J. Trump’s 2024 campaign.
Mr. Trump mentioned on Truth Social that Kelly will use her business and Washington experience to help small businesses grow and succeed by cutting down on unnecessary regulations. She will prioritize accountability at the SBA by addressing issues like waste, fraud, and excessive regulations.
Ms. Loeffler lacks significant background in public service. 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. At the end of her time in the Senate, Ms. Loeffler was actively involved in supporting Mr. Trump’s attempt 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 perceived as a moderate Republican with a focus on business, her appointment to the Senate was seen as a way to attract a broader audience to the Georgia Republican Party.
However, Ms. Loeffler drastically changed her political stance while in office, presenting herself as a strong advocate for and unquestioning follower of Mr. Trump as she geared up to protect her position in the 2020 election. Ultimately, 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 a government agency that provides loans and disaster aid to small businesses nationwide. The Small Business Administration played a crucial role during the Covid-19 pandemic by distributing a significant amount of money to support businesses in staying operational and being able to continue paying their employees.
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