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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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President-elect Donald J. Trump has selected Kelly Loeffler, who previously served as a senator in Georgia and was a significant contributor to his 2024 campaign, 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 decrease unnecessary bureaucracy and create more opportunities for Small Businesses to succeed. She will prioritize holding the SBA accountable to taxpayers by targeting inefficiency, deceit, and excessive regulations.
Ms. Loeffler does not have much background in working in government roles. She was chosen by Governor Brian Kemp to take over a Senate position in Georgia in early 2020, but lost to 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 Mr. Trump’s campaign to challenge the results of the 2020 presidential election.
During the first Trump administration, Ms. Loeffler experienced a notable change in her political views. Initially considered a moderate, business-focused Republican, her appointment to the Senate was seen as a way to broaden the appeal of the Georgia Republican Party.
However, Ms. Loeffler took a strong conservative stance while in office, presenting herself as a strong advocate and ally of Mr. Trump as she geared up to campaign for re-election in 2020. Ultimately, Mr. Warnock emerged victorious with a two percentage point lead in the runoff election.
If approved by the Senate, Ms. Loeffler would head an organization that provides loans and disaster aid to small businesses nationwide. The Small Business Administration (S.B.A.) was crucial during the Covid-19 crisis, distributing billions of dollars to support businesses in staying operational and retaining their staff.
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