By Daily Mail (U.S.) | Created at 2024-11-22 20:32:17 | Updated at 2024-11-23 00:55:10
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Former Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler has emerged as the favorite to become Donald Trump's next secretary of Agriculture.
The 53-year-old blonde bombshell didn't dispel suggestions she was being considered for the top Cabinet job earlier this week.
She disclosed on the Politically Georgia Podcast that she's a 'huge advocate' for rural America.
'I grew up on a farm and I'm still actively involved in agriculture,' Loeffler said.
'I'm a huge advocate for rural America, and most of my bills that I passed in Congress were rural healthcare funding and related bills.'
Loeffler served in the Senate briefly from 2020 to 2021 after being appointed by Gov. Brian Kemp.
She lost her seat in a contentious runoff election to Democrat Sen. Raphael Warnock.
Loffler is currently serving as co-chair of President-elect Trump's Inaugural Committee alongside Steve Witkoff.
Georgia Senator Kelly Loeffler is co-chair of President-elect Trump's inaugural committee alongside Steve Witkoff
The 53-year-old blonde bombshell didn't dispel suggestions she was being considered for the top Cabinet job earlier this week.
'The Trump Vance Inaugural Committee will honor this magnificent victory in a celebration of the American People and our nation,' Trump said in a statement announcing her position.
'This will be the kick-off to my administration, which will deliver on bold promises to Make America Great Again,' he added.
'Together, we will celebrate this moment, steeped on history and tradition, and then get to work to achieve the most incredible future for our people, restoring strength, success, and common sense to the Oval Office.'
Loeffler was reported to be at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate on Friday afternoon.
She's a known MAGA ally who joined the president-elect on the campaign trail as he criss-crossed the country.
