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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 supporter of the president-elect’s agenda towards the end of his first term.
Written by Madeleine Ngo and Chris Cameron.
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Kelly Loeffler, a former Georgia senator and a major donor to President-elect Donald J. Trump’s 2024 campaign, has been selected by Trump to lead the Small Business Administration.
Mr. Trump stated on Truth Social that Kelly will use her business and Washington experience to help Small Businesses by cutting back on unnecessary bureaucracy and creating more opportunities for growth and innovation. She will prioritize accountability to taxpayers by cracking down on wasteful spending, fraud, and excessive regulations within the Small Business Administration.
Ms. Loeffler has limited background in working in government roles. She was chosen by Gov. Brian Kemp to fill an empty Senate seat in Georgia, serving from the beginning of 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 former President Trump’s attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
During the initial Trump administration, Ms. Loeffler experienced a notable shift in her political beliefs. Originally 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 shifted towards a more conservative stance while in office, presenting herself as a strong advocate for and loyal follower of Mr. Trump as she geared up to campaign for her seat in the 2020 election. Ultimately, Mr. Warnock emerged victorious by a margin of two percentage points in a subsequent runoff election.
If approved by the Senate, Ms. Loeffler would be in charge of overseeing an agency that provides loans and disaster aid to small businesses nationwide. The Small Business Administration played a significant role during the Covid-19 crisis by distributing billions of dollars to support businesses and their employees.
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