Trump picks Kelly Loeffler, Billy Long to head SBA and IRS, respectively


President-elect Trump introduced Wednesday he’s nominating former Missouri Rep. Billy Lengthy to lend as commissioner of the IRS in his untouched management.

In a observation absolved Wednesday, Trump referred to as the previous congressman “an extremely hard worker, and respected by all, especially by those who know him in Congress.” The president-elect additionally referenced Lengthy’s enjoy running as a tax assistant.

“Billy brings 32 years of experience running his own businesses in Real Estate and, as one of the premier Auctioneers in the Country,” the Republican chief wrote in a Reality Social submit. “He nearest served 12 years in Congress, as a result of he ‘felt it was important for his constituents to have a Representative who has signed the front of a check’!

“Taxpayers and the wonderful employees of the IRS will love having Billy at the helm. He is the consummate ‘people person,’ smartly revered on either side of the aisle. Congratulations Billy!”

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Trump announced he is nominating Kelly Loeffler, left, and Billy Long, right, to serve in his administration. (Reuters/Getty Images/AP Images)

Trump soon followed his announcement by naming former U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler to head the Small Business Administration (SBA). The purpose of the SBA is to provide small businesses with access to resources such as loans, government contracts and business counseling.

“Mini Companies are the spine of our Superior Economic system. Kelly will deliver her enjoy in trade and Washington to let go crimson tape, and unharness alternative for our Mini Companies to develop, innovate, and thrive,” Trump’s Truth Social post said. “She will center of attention on making sure that SBA is responsible to Taxpayers through cracking indisposed on misspend, fraud, and regulatory overreach.”

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Former Sen. Kelly Loeffler, R-Ga., speaks during Erick Erickson’s The Gathering event in Atlanta Aug. 18, 2023. (Alyssa Pointer/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Trump called Loeffler, a longtime ally and a co-chair of his inaugural committee, a “super fighter” and cited her success in business.

“Previous to her tenure within the U.S. Senate, Kelly constructed a 25-year occupation in monetary services and products and generation,” Trump’s statement said. “At the side of her superb husband, Jeff, she helped form a Fortune 500 corporate from 100 staff to over 10,000, as Govt VP. She and Jeff additionally helped me book the Bulky Election Win in Georgia!”

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In this Nov. 2, 2010, file photo, Missouri Republican Representative-elect Billy Long speaks to supporters at an election night rally in Springfield, Mo. (AP)

In the first two years of Trump’s first administration, the SBA was led by Linda McMahon, who resigned in 2019. Trump tapped McMahon, the former CEO of WWE, to serve as secretary of education in November.


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