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Trump has chosen Kelly Loeffler, a major donor, to lead the Small Business Administration. Loeffler showed strong support for the president-elect’s policies towards the end of his first term while briefly serving as a senator from Georgia.
Written by Madeleine Ngo and Chris Cameron
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Kelly Loeffler, who was a major contributor to Donald J. Trump’s 2024 campaign and previously served as a senator in Georgia, has been selected by President-elect Trump to lead the Small Business Administration.
Mr. Trump stated on Truth Social that Kelly will use her background in business and Washington to help Small Businesses by cutting down on bureaucratic obstacles and creating more opportunities for growth and innovation. He also mentioned that she will work on making sure the Small Business Administration is responsible to taxpayers by addressing issues like waste, fraud, and excessive regulations.
Ms. Loeffler does not have much background in working in government. She was chosen by Gov. Brian Kemp to take over a Senate seat in Georgia in early 2020. She held this position until she was beaten by the Rev. Raphael Warnock in a special election in January 2021. Towards the end of her time in the Senate, Ms. Loeffler was actively involved in supporting Mr. Trump’s campaign to challenge the results of the 2020 presidential election.
During the initial Trump administration, Ms. Loeffler experienced a notable shift in her political views. Initially seen as a moderate Republican focused on business, she was appointed to the Senate in an attempt to broaden the appeal of the Georgia Republican Party.
However, Ms. Loeffler changed her political stance during her time in office, aligning herself closely with Mr. Trump in order to secure her re-election in 2020. Despite her efforts, Mr. Warnock ended up winning the runoff election by a margin of two percentage points.
If the Senate approves her, Ms. Loeffler would be in charge of overseeing the distribution of loans and disaster aid to small businesses nationwide. The Small Business Administration (S.B.A.) was crucial during the Covid-19 crisis, providing billions of dollars to help businesses stay afloat and keep their employees paid.
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