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Trump has chosen Kelly Loeffler, a prominent donor, to lead the Small Business Administration. Loeffler, who briefly served as a senator from Georgia, showed strong support for the president-elect’s goals 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.
"Kelly will use her background in business and government to cut down on unnecessary bureaucracy and create more opportunities for small businesses to succeed," stated Mr. Trump in a post on Truth Social. "She will work to make sure that the Small Business Administration is responsible to taxpayers by eliminating wasteful spending, fraud, and excessive regulations."
Ms. Loeffler lacks substantial background in public service. She was chosen by Gov. Brian Kemp to take over a Senate seat in Georgia, serving from the beginning of 2020 until she lost in a special election to the Rev. Raphael Warnock in January 2021. Towards the end of her time in the Senate, Ms. Loeffler played a significant part 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 stance. Initially perceived as a moderate Republican focused on business, her appointment to the Senate was seen as a way to broaden the appeal of the Georgia Republican Party.
However, Ms. Loeffler changed her political stance drastically while in office, aligning herself closely with and fully endorsing Mr. Trump as she geared up for the 2020 election to keep her seat. Ultimately, Mr. Warnock emerged victorious by a margin of two percentage points in the runoff election.
Should she be approved by the Senate, Ms. Loeffler would oversee an organization that provides loans and disaster aid to small businesses nationwide. The Small Business Administration was crucial in supporting businesses during the Covid-19 crisis by dispersing large sums of money to help them stay operational and maintain their workforce.
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