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President Trump has chosen Kelly Loeffler, a generous donor, to lead the Small Business Administration. Loeffler, who briefly served as a senator from Georgia, became a strong advocate for the president-elect’s policies towards the end of his first term.
Written by Madeleine Ngo and Chris Cameron
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President-elect Donald J. Trump has selected Kelly Loeffler, who was a major contributor to his 2024 campaign and previously served as a senator in Georgia, to lead the Small Business Administration.
Mr. Trump stated on Truth Social that Kelly will use her experience in business and Washington to decrease bureaucratic obstacles and create more opportunities for small businesses to succeed. She will prioritize making sure the Small Business Administration is responsible to taxpayers by addressing issues of inefficiency, deceit, and excessive regulations.
Ms. Loeffler had limited involvement in public service before being chosen by Gov. Brian Kemp to take over a Senate seat in Georgia in early 2020. She held the position until she was defeated in a special election by 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 perceived as a moderate and business-focused Republican, her appointment to the Senate was seen as a strategic move to broaden the appeal of the Georgia Republican Party.
However, Ms. Loeffler shifted her political stance to align closely with Mr. Trump in order to secure her seat in the 2020 election. Despite her efforts, Mr. Warnock emerged as the winner with a two percentage point lead in the runoff election.
If approved by the Senate, Ms. Loeffler would head an organization that provides loans and disaster aid to small businesses nationwide. The Small Business Administration was instrumental during the Covid-19 crisis, distributing significant funds to support businesses in staying operational and compensating their workers.
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