Atlanta, Georgia – President-elect Donald Trump is rumored to be considering Kelly Loeffler for the position of Secretary of the Department of Agriculture in his administration. Two sources familiar with the matter revealed that Trump is scheduled to sit down with Loeffler at Mar-a-Lago on Friday afternoon to discuss the potential appointment. However, as with all nominations, nothing is set in stone until an official announcement is made.
Loeffler, who previously served as a senator for Georgia, was a key fundraiser for Trump during the 2024 election cycle, hosting a successful debate watch party that raised millions for his campaign. She also co-chaired Trump’s inauguration. The agriculture position is expected to be crucial, particularly as Trump’s nominee for the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., seeks to exert influence in the agriculture industry.
Despite losing her Senate seat in a 2021 runoff, Loeffler remained a dedicated supporter of Trump, initially planning to contest her state’s electoral results in favor of Trump’s push to challenge Joe Biden’s presidential victory. However, following the violent events at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, Loeffler reversed her stance, expressing her condemnation of the violence and ultimately choosing not to object to the certification of electoral votes.
In addition to her political endeavors, Loeffler found herself involved in Trump’s legal battle following the 2020 election, appearing before a grand jury as part of the investigation. The meeting between Trump and Loeffler at Mar-a-Lago will likely shed more light on the potential role she could play in the new administration, pending an official announcement from the President-elect.