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Trump has chosen Kelly Loeffler, a prominent donor, to lead the Small Business Administration. Loeffler showed strong support for the president-elect’s plans towards the end of her time as a senator from Georgia.
Written by Madeleine Ngo and Chris Cameron.
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Kelly Loeffler, a former Georgia senator and 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 background in business and Washington to decrease unnecessary bureaucracy and create more opportunities for small businesses to expand, be creative, and succeed. He mentioned that she will prioritize making sure the Small Business Administration is responsible to taxpayers by addressing issues like wasteful spending, fraud, and excessive regulations.
Ms. Loeffler does not have much background in serving the public. She was chosen by Gov. Brian Kemp to take over a Senate seat in Georgia in early 2020, but lost in a special election to the 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.
Ms. Loeffler experienced a notable shift in her political views during the early years of the Trump administration. Initially considered a moderate Republican with a focus on business, her appointment to the Senate was seen as a strategy to broaden the appeal of the Georgia Republican Party.
However, Ms. Loeffler drastically shifted her political stance while in office, presenting herself as a strong advocate for and unwavering supporter of Mr. Trump as she geared up to campaign for re-election in 2020. Ultimately, Mr. Warnock emerged victorious in a runoff election, winning by a margin of two percentage points.
If she is approved by the Senate, Ms. Loeffler will be in charge of overseeing the distribution of loans and disaster aid to small businesses nationwide. The Small Business Administration was crucial during the Covid-19 crisis, providing billions of dollars to support businesses in staying operational and retaining their staff.
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