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Originally Published 7 months ago — by Fortune
Kelly Loeffler, a former U.S. senator and Trump appointee, owns significant stock in Newsmax, which she did not disclose during her media appearances, raising potential conflict of interest concerns. Other Trump officials also hold investments that could conflict with their public duties, highlighting ethical issues in the current administration.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Forbes
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed former Senator Kelly Loeffler to lead the Small Business Administration. Loeffler, a major GOP donor, and her billionaire husband Jeff Sprecher contributed over $5 million to support Trump's election campaign. Loeffler's appointment follows her controversial tenure in the Senate, where she faced scrutiny over stock trades during the early COVID-19 pandemic. This move is part of Trump's pattern of rewarding loyal allies and significant donors with key positions in his administration.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
President-elect Donald Trump has announced Brooke Rollins, a former policy adviser and CEO of the America First Policy Institute, as his pick for Secretary of Agriculture. Rollins, a vocal supporter of Trump, was previously considered for the role of White House chief of staff but opted for the Agriculture position. Initially, Trump was expected to offer the post to former Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler, but ultimately chose Rollins, citing her commitment to American farmers and food self-sufficiency.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Forbes
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to nominate former Senator Kelly Loeffler as Agriculture Secretary, following significant financial support from her and her husband, Jeff Sprecher, during his campaign. Loeffler, a major GOP donor and former business executive, has faced controversy over stock trades during her brief Senate tenure. Her appointment is part of Trump's trend of rewarding loyal allies and major donors with key positions in his administration.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Hill
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to appoint former Senator Kelly Loeffler as Secretary of Agriculture. Loeffler, who briefly served as a Georgia senator, is currently co-chairing Trump's second inaugural committee. She has been a staunch supporter of Trump, including during his legal challenges in Georgia. Loeffler's potential appointment is being closely watched by the agriculture industry, as Trump gained significant support from rural voters in the 2024 election.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to offer Kelly Loeffler the position of Secretary of Agriculture. Loeffler, a former Georgia Senator and Trump ally, has been involved in fundraising for Trump's 2024 campaign and is co-chairing his inauguration. The role is significant as Trump's Health and Human Services pick, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., plans to influence the agriculture industry. Loeffler, who lost her Senate seat in 2021, was involved in Trump's 2020 election subversion case in Georgia.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Former Atlanta Dream co-owner Kelly Loeffler claims Caitlin Clark is facing physical and verbal attacks instead of being welcomed into the WNBA, despite her impressive performance and rising viewership. This follows an incident where Clark was fouled by Chicago Sky's Chennedy Carter, which was later upgraded to a flagrant-1 violation. Rep. Jim Banks has asked the WNBA Commissioner about measures to protect Clark on the court.