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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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Kelly Loeffler, who was a significant contributor to President-elect Donald J. Trump’s 2024 campaign and a former senator from Georgia, has been selected by Trump to lead the Small Business Administration.
Mr. Trump wrote on Truth Social that Kelly will use her business and Washington experience to cut down on unnecessary bureaucracy and create more opportunities for small businesses to succeed. Her main goal will be to make sure the Small Business Administration is held responsible for how it uses taxpayer money by addressing issues like wasteful spending, fraudulent activities, and excessive regulations.
Ms. Loeffler does not have much background in working in government roles. She was chosen by Gov. Brian Kemp to take over a Senate seat in Georgia in early 2020. She served in this position until 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 presidential election.
During the initial Trump administration, Ms. Loeffler experienced a notable shift in her political views. Initially perceived as a moderate Republican with a focus on business, her appointment to the Senate was seen as a strategic move to broaden the appeal of the Georgia Republican Party.
However, Ms. Loeffler shifted her stance significantly while in office, presenting herself as a strong advocate for and loyal supporter of Mr. Trump as she geared up to campaign for reelection in 2020. Ultimately, Mr. Warnock emerged victorious by a margin of two percentage points in a subsequent 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 (S.B.A) was instrumental in supporting businesses during the Covid-19 crisis by distributing billions of dollars to help them stay afloat and maintain their employees.
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