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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, strongly backed the agenda of the president-elect 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 her significant contributions to Trump’s 2024 campaign and her past role as a senator in Georgia.
In a post on Truth Social, Mr. Trump stated that Kelly will use her background in business and Washington to cut down on unnecessary bureaucracy and create more opportunities for small businesses to succeed. She will prioritize accountability to taxpayers by addressing issues such as waste, fraud, and excessive regulations within the SBA.
Ms. Loeffler lacks extensive experience in government roles. She was chosen by Gov. Brian Kemp to take over a Senate seat in Georgia in early 2020, but she lost in a special election to Rev. Raphael Warnock 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 initial Trump administration, Ms. Loeffler experienced a notable change in her political views. Initially regarded as a moderate Republican focused on business, her appointment to the Senate was seen as a strategy to broaden the appeal of the Georgia Republican Party.
However, Ms. Loeffler shifted her political stance significantly while in office, positioning herself as a strong advocate and unquestioning follower of Mr. Trump as she geared up to campaign for reelection in 2020. Ultimately, Mr. Warnock emerged as the winner, securing a victory by a margin of two percentage points in a runoff election.
If approved by the Senate, Ms. Loeffler would be in charge of overseeing an agency that provides loans and disaster aid to small businesses nationwide. The Small Business Administration was crucial during the Covid-19 pandemic, distributing billions of dollars to assist businesses in staying afloat and supporting their employees.
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