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Trump has chosen Kelly Loeffler, a major donor, to lead the Small Business Administration. While serving as a senator from Georgia for a short period of time, she strongly backed the president-elect’s plans towards the end of his initial term.
Written by Madeleine Ngo and Chris Cameron.
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Kelly Loeffler, a former Georgia senator and a major contributor to President-elect Donald J. Trump’s 2024 campaign, was selected by Trump to lead the Small Business Administration.
Mr. Trump stated that Kelly will use her background in business and government to cut down on bureaucratic obstacles and create more opportunities for small businesses to succeed. He mentioned that she will work on making sure the Small Business Administration is responsible to taxpayers by addressing issues like inefficiency, dishonesty, and excessive regulations.
Ms. Loeffler lacks significant experience in government roles. She was chosen by Governor Brian Kemp to take over a Senate seat in Georgia in early 2020, but she 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 former President Trump’s attempts to dispute the results of the 2020 election.
During the first Trump administration, Ms. Loeffler experienced a notable shift in her political views. Originally considered a moderate Republican focused on business interests, 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 drastically while in office, positioning herself as a strong advocate and unquestioning supporter of Mr. Trump as she geared up for the 2020 election to keep her seat. Ultimately, Mr. Warnock emerged as the winner in a runoff election, securing victory by a margin of two percentage points.
If approved by the Senate, Ms. Loeffler would be in charge of overseeing the distribution of loans and disaster assistance to small businesses nationwide. The Small Business Administration (S.B.A.) played a crucial role in providing financial support during the Covid-19 pandemic by distributing billions of dollars to help businesses remain operational and support their employees.
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