Trump Names Kelly Loeffler to Lead Small Business Administration

The former senator and major GOP donor joins a lineup of loyal allies tapped for key roles in Trump's second administration.

Kelly Loeffler, a former Georgia senator and business executive, has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to head the Small Business Administration (SBA).
Loeffler and her husband, billionaire Jeff Sprecher, donated over $5 million to support Trump’s 2024 election campaign, making them among his top financial backers.
Trump praised Loeffler’s business and political experience, stating she will focus on reducing regulatory burdens and addressing waste and fraud within the SBA.
Loeffler’s brief Senate tenure was marked by controversy over stock trades during the early COVID-19 pandemic, though she was cleared of wrongdoing by the Senate Ethics Committee.
Her appointment is part of Trump’s broader strategy of rewarding loyal allies and major donors with prominent roles in his administration.