Major Controversies Surrounding Kelly Loeffler: A Detailed Timeline

A closer look at the most debated and controversial moments involving Kelly Loeffler.

Kelly Loeffler is an American businesswoman and politician. She currently serves as the 28th Administrator of the Small Business Administration, beginning in February 2025. Prior to this role, Loeffler served as a United States Senator representing Georgia from 2020 to 2021. She is a member of the Republican Party.

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February 2020: Comments on Coronavirus Readiness

In February 2020, Kelly Loeffler said that "Democrats have dangerously and intentionally misled the American people on #Coronavirus readiness", and that Americans were "in good hands with" the Trump administration regarding COVID-19.

March 2020: Comments on U.S. Economic Position and COVID-19

In March 2020, Kelly Loeffler said that the U.S. was "in the best economic position" to handle COVID-19 and criticized Democrats for "continu[ing] to play politics with" COVID-19.

March 19, 2020: Stock Sales Disclosure

On March 19, 2020, federal financial disclosure documents revealed that Kelly Loeffler and her husband had sold stock in companies vulnerable to the COVID-19 pandemic. They began selling stocks on January 24, the same day Loeffler attended a private briefing on the disease.

May 26, 2020: DOJ Closed Inquiry

On May 26, 2020, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that it had closed its inquiry into Kelly Loeffler regarding stock trades.

June 16, 2020: Senate Ethics Committee Dismissed Complaint

On June 16, 2020, the Senate Ethics Committee dismissed Common Cause's complaint against Kelly Loeffler, stating they found no evidence of violations.

July 2020: Objection to WNBA's Black Lives Matter Shirts

In July 2020, Kelly Loeffler wrote a public letter objecting to WNBA players wearing shirts with "Black Lives Matter" and "Say Her Name" printed on them. She suggested they wear American flags instead.

August 2020: WNBA Players Support Warnock

In August 2020, players from the Atlanta Dream and other teams wore "Vote Warnock" T-shirts in support of one of Kelly Loeffler's Democratic challengers.

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September 2020: Introduced Bill on Transgender Athletes

In September 2020, Kelly Loeffler introduced legislation to the Senate floor that would bar transgender women from participating in girls' and women's sports.

October 2020: Blamed China for Trump's COVID-19 Diagnosis

In October 2020, Kelly Loeffler blamed the People's Republic of China for Donald Trump and Melania Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis.

November 2020: Claims of Unspecified Failures

After the November 2020 election, Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue claimed without evidence that there had been unspecified failures in the 2020 U.S. presidential election and called for the resignation of Georgia secretary of state Brad Raffensperger.

December 6, 2020: Accused opponent of being a "radical liberal"

On December 6, 2020, during a debate, Kelly Loeffler repeatedly accused her opponent Raphael Warnock of being a "radical liberal" and refused to admit Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election.

December 2020: Supported lawsuit seeking to overturn election results

In December 2020, Kelly Loeffler supported a lawsuit by allies of Donald Trump seeking to overturn the election results.

February 2021: Sold Stake in Atlanta Dream

In February 2021, Kelly Loeffler sold her stake in the Atlanta Dream due in part to her stance on the Black Lives Matter movement and criticism from players.