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Trump has chosen Kelly Loeffler, a major 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 selected Kelly Loeffler, who had donated a significant amount to his 2024 campaign and previously served as a senator in Georgia, to lead the Small Business Administration.
In a post on Truth Social, Mr. Trump mentioned that Kelly will use her background in business and Washington to help small businesses succeed by cutting through bureaucracy. She aims to make sure the Small Business Administration is transparent and efficient by cracking down on wasteful spending, fraud, and excessive regulations.
Ms. Loeffler lacks significant experience in government work. She was selected by Gov. Brian Kemp to take over a Senate position in Georgia, starting in early 2020 until 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 Mr. Trump’s attempts to challenge the results of the 2020 presidential election.
During the initial Trump administration, Ms. Loeffler experienced a notable change in her political views. Initially perceived as a moderate, business-focused Republican when she was selected for the Senate, her appointment was seen as a strategy to broaden the appeal of the Georgia Republican Party.
However, Ms. Loeffler drastically changed her stance once in office, positioning herself as a strong advocate for and loyal follower of Mr. Trump as she geared up for the 2020 election. In the end, Mr. Warnock emerged victorious with a two percentage point lead in the runoff election.
If approved by the Senate, Ms. Loeffler will 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 in the Covid-19 crisis by distributing billions of dollars to support businesses in staying operational and ensuring their employees were paid.
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