WASHINGTON — Former Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler has been picked by President-elect Donald Trump to co-chair his inauguration committee.
On Saturday, Trump announced the formation of Trump Vance Inaugural Committee, an organization that will plan inaugural events.
The committee will be run by Loeffler and Steve Witkoff, longtime friends and supporters of Trump, according to a release by his campaign.
The Trump Vance Inaugural Committee will honor this magnificent victory in a celebration of the American People and our nation,” Trump said in the statement. “This will be the kick-off to my administration, which will deliver on bold promises to Make America Great Again. 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 served as a United States Senator in 2020 after sitting Georgia Sen. Johnny Isakson announced he would resign at the end of the year due to health concerns. Loeffler served in office from 2020 until 2021 before losing a special election to Democrat Sen. Raphael Warnock. Loeffler was accused of insider trading in 2020, but the Department of Justice later dropped its investigation. She has long been a vocal supporter of Mr. Trump.
She said she was "excited" to accept the honor alongside Witkoff, a real estate developer and investor who has worked with Trump.
President-elect Trump will be sworn into office on Inauguration Day, which will take place on Monday, Jan. 20, next year.