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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 plans towards the end of her time as a senator from Georgia.
Written by Madeleine Ngo and Chris Cameron
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Kelly Loeffler, a former Georgia senator and a significant donor to President-elect Donald J. Trump’s 2024 campaign, was selected by Trump to lead the Small Business Administration.
Mr. Trump stated on Truth Social that Kelly will use her background in business and Washington to decrease unnecessary bureaucracy and create more opportunities for small businesses to succeed. She will prioritize making sure the Small Business Administration is responsible to taxpayers by combating waste, fraud, and excessive regulations.
Ms. Loeffler did not have much background in working in government before being chosen by Gov. Brian Kemp to take over a Senate seat in Georgia in early 2020. Her time in the Senate was brief, as she was defeated by 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 former President Trump’s attempts to challenge the results of the 2020 election.
During the first Trump administration, Ms. Loeffler experienced a notable change in her political views. Initially considered a moderate Republican focused 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 while in office, aligning herself closely with and openly endorsing Mr. Trump in her bid for reelection in 2020. Despite this, Mr. Warnock managed to secure a victory with a two percentage point lead in the subsequent runoff election.
If approved by the Senate, Ms. Loeffler would be in charge of overseeing the distribution of loans and disaster assistance to small businesses nationwide. The Small Business Administration (S.B.A.) was crucial during the Covid-19 pandemic, providing significant financial support to help businesses remain operational and support their employees.
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