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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 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 president-elect Donald J. Trump selected Kelly Loeffler, who has donated significantly to his campaign for 2024 and previously served as a senator in Georgia, to lead the Small Business Administration.
In a post on Truth Social, Mr. Trump stated that Kelly will use her business and Washington experience to cut down on bureaucratic obstacles and create more opportunities for small businesses to succeed. She will work to make sure the SBA is responsible to taxpayers by addressing issues like waste, fraud, and excessive regulations.
Ms. Loeffler did not have much background in working in government before being chosen by Gov. Brian Kemp to fill a Senate seat in Georgia in early 2020. She served until January 2021 when she lost in a special election to Rev. Raphael Warnock. Towards the end of her time in the Senate, Ms. Loeffler was 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 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.
Ms. Loeffler shifted her stance significantly while in office, aligning herself closely with and publicly endorsing Mr. Trump in her bid for re-election in 2020. Ultimately, Mr. Warnock secured victory in a runoff election with a two percentage point lead.
If the Senate approves her appointment, Ms. Loeffler will be in charge of overseeing an agency that administers loans and disaster aid to small businesses throughout the United States. The Small Business Administration played a crucial role during the Covid-19 pandemic by distributing billions of dollars to assist businesses in staying operational and supporting their employees.
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