A recent video featuring Kelly Loeffler, President Donald Trump's newly appointed Small Business Administration (SBA) administrator, has gone viral on social media, prompting discussion and commentary online. The video, posted to the SBA's TikTok account, shows Loeffler walking through hallways while answering questions, with viewers noting her gait and a binder she was holding.
In the video, Loeffler confirms her position in the Cabinet, an appointment she states was personally conveyed to her by President Trump. "Actually, you're going to be in the Cabinet. That's a really big deal," she recounts Trump telling her, emphasizing the significance of the SBA administrator role now holding Cabinet status. The clip covers questions about her position and even her height before concluding.
The video quickly garnered significant online attention, with thousands of likes and comments. Social media users shared a range of reactions, from humorous observations about her walk and the binder, which many perceived as empty, to more pointed remarks.
"Just act natural. It's only a TikTok," wrote Peter Hamby, a correspondent for Puck News, on X. Other users commented on her seemingly stiff manner of walking and questioned the binder's contents. Some jokes alluded to reptilian or alien beings, while others likened her movements to walking on stilts or experiencing a first attempt at walking.
Loeffler, 55, previously served as a U.S. Senator for Georgia after being appointed in 2019. Described as a "self-made businesswoman" on the SBA website, she also had a career as a WNBA team owner. She ran in the 2020 Georgia Senate special election but was ultimately defeated by Democrat Raphael Warnock.
The SBA's TikTok video itself received over 6,600 likes and more than 1,700 comments, indicating a broad reach and engagement with the content. Loeffler is the wife of billionaire Jeffrey Sprecher.