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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, became a strong advocate for the president-elect’s policies 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 major donor to President-elect Donald J. Trump’s 2024 campaign, was selected by Trump to lead the Small Business Administration.
In a post on Truth Social, Mr. Trump stated that Kelly will use her expertise in business and Washington to cut down on bureaucracy and create more opportunities for small businesses to succeed. He mentioned that she will prioritize making sure that the SBA is responsible to taxpayers by addressing issues such as wasteful spending, fraud, and excessive regulations.
Ms. Loeffler was appointed to the Senate in Georgia by Gov. Brian Kemp in early 2020, but was later defeated in a special election by the Rev. Raphael Warnock in January 2021. During her time in the Senate, she was actively involved in supporting former President Trump’s efforts to challenge the results of the 2020 presidential election.
During the first Trump administration, Ms. Loeffler went through a major shift in her political views. Originally considered a moderate Republican focused on business, she was appointed to the Senate to broaden the appeal of the Georgia Republican Party.
Ms. Loeffler shifted her political stance significantly during her time in office, aligning herself closely with Mr. Trump in order to secure re-election in the 2020 race. However, Mr. Warnock was able to defeat her by a small margin in the subsequent runoff election.
Should she be approved by the Senate, Ms. Loeffler would be in charge of overseeing the distribution of loans and disaster aid to small businesses nationwide. The Small Business Administration was instrumental in providing financial support during the Covid-19 crisis, dispersing large sums of money to help businesses survive and maintain their workforce.
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