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Trump has chosen Kelly Loeffler, a major donor, to lead the Small Business Administration. While serving as a senator from Georgia for a short period, she strongly backed the president-elect’s plans towards the end of his first term.
Written by Madeleine Ngo and Chris Cameron
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Donald J. Trump, who has been elected as the President, selected Kelly Loeffler to lead the Small Business Administration. Loeffler is known for being a significant contributor to Trump’s 2024 campaign and has previously served as a senator in Georgia.
Mr. Trump stated on Truth Social that Kelly will use her background in business and government to cut down on unnecessary rules and create more opportunities for small businesses to succeed. She plans to make sure the Small Business Administration is responsible to taxpayers by eliminating wasteful spending, fraud, and excessive regulations.
Ms. Loeffler is relatively new to working in the public sector. She was chosen by Governor Brian Kemp to take over a Senate position in Georgia in early 2020, but was later defeated by Rev. Raphael Warnock in a special election in January 2021. Towards the end of her time in the Senate, Ms. Loeffler was heavily involved in supporting Mr. Trump’s attempts to challenge the results of the 2020 presidential election.
During the first Trump administration, Ms. Loeffler experienced a notable change in her political views. Originally considered 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 significantly changed her stance while in office, aligning herself closely with and fully endorsing Mr. Trump as she campaigned for re-election in 2020. Despite this, Mr. Warnock ended up winning the runoff election by a margin of two percentage points.
If approved by the Senate, Ms. Loeffler would be in charge of an agency that provides loans and assistance to small businesses nationwide. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the S.B.A. played a crucial role by distributing billions of dollars to help businesses survive and maintain their workforce.
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