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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, showed strong support for the president-elect’s policies towards the end of his first term.
Written by Madeleine Ngo and Chris Cameron.
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The designated President, Donald J. Trump, selected Kelly Loeffler to lead the Small Business Administration. Loeffler is a significant contributor to Trump’s 2024 campaign and previously served as a senator in Georgia.
Mr. Trump stated on Truth Social that Kelly will use her business and Washington experience to help small businesses by reducing unnecessary rules and creating more opportunities for growth and innovation. She will work to make sure the Small Business Administration is responsible to taxpayers by cutting down on wasteful spending, fraud, and excessive regulations.
Ms. Loeffler has limited 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 Rev. Raphael Warnock 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.
Ms. Loeffler experienced a notable shift in her political views during the initial Trump administration. Initially known as a moderate Republican with a focus on business, her appointment to the Senate was seen as an attempt to broaden the appeal of the Georgia Republican Party.
However, Ms. Loeffler drastically changed her political stance once in office, positioning herself as a strong advocate for and loyal follower of Mr. Trump as she geared up to campaign for reelection in 2020. In the end, Mr. Warnock emerged victorious with a two percentage point lead in the runoff election.
If approved by the Senate, Ms. Loeffler would be in charge of overseeing a government agency that provides loans and disaster aid to small businesses nationwide. The Small Business Administration was crucial during the Covid-19 crisis, distributing billions of dollars to help businesses survive and maintain their workforce.
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