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In this segment, Fox News features Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler discussing alleged fraudulent activity within federal lending programs and the Trump administration’s response through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

According to Fox News, DOGE has identified what it characterizes as $36 million in allegedly fraudulent loans within the Small Business Administration. Loeffler claims that the Biden administration allegedly “sweep it under the rug” and sought to forgive fraudulent loans, whereas she states the current administration aims to “hold people accountable for fraud.” In the video, Loeffler alleges that the agency discovered billions in waste beyond just fraud, including what she describes as $3 billion in wasteful contracts being eliminated.

Fox News reports that Loeffler frames these findings as part of a broader DOGE initiative focused on identifying both fraud and waste. According to the segment, Loeffler proposes making these efficiency cuts permanent and supports legislation that, as Fox News characterizes it, would cut $1.6 trillion in what the administration calls wasteful and mandatory spending. She emphasizes her background as a former private-sector businessperson and indicates the SBA will operate under business management principles.

The interview also addresses the Small Business Administration’s strategic focus. Fox News reports that Loeffler claims the agency had “gotten away from focusing on Main Street,” suggesting a shift toward priorities she characterizes as less focused on small business support. According to Fox News, Loeffler states her intent to refocus the agency on supporting small businesses and American manufacturers.

During the discussion of tariffs’ potential impact on small businesses, Fox News shows Loeffler arguing that small businesses want permanent tax cuts, workforce development, and deregulation. According to the video, Loeffler frames the Trump administration’s agenda as beneficial to small business growth, contrasting this with what she calls “the liberal media narrative.”

The segment concludes with commentary on the WNBA, where Loeffler, drawing on her past as a team owner, discusses her perspective on league management and recent controversies.

Why it matters: Allegations of fraud and waste within federal lending programs touch core questions about government accountability and the use of taxpayer funds. As DOGE continues investigating federal agencies, the claims presented here represent part of a broader effort to document and publicize alleged inefficiencies in government operations.

In Fox News’s Own Words

“The Joe Biden administration sweep it under the rug and wanted to forgive fraudulent loans, we want to hold people accountable for fraud.”

“We found billions, which will be made permanent, we’re getting rid of $3 billion in wasteful contracts.”

“Small business finally has a champion in the White House with President Trump.”