By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-picks-treasurer-jovita-carranza-to-head-small-business-administration Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Trump picks Treasurer Jovita Carranza to head Small Business Administration Politics Apr 4, 2019 9:58 PM EDT WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has announced that U.S. Treasurer Jovita Carranza is his pick to replace Linda McMahon as Small Business Administration chief. Trump tweeted Thursday night that McMahon has “done an outstanding job” and that he looks forward to Carranza joining his Cabinet. I am pleased to announce that Jovita Carranza will be nominated as the new @SBAgov Administrator. She will be replacing Linda McMahon, who has done an outstanding job. Jovita was a great Treasurer of the United States – and I look forward to her joining my Cabinet! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 5, 2019 Before serving as U.S. treasurer, Carranza was a deputy administrator of the SBA during George W. Bush’s presidency. Trump announced last week that McMahon, a former executive at World Wrestling Entertainment, would be stepping down to help his re-election effort. The SBA is best known for the small-business loans it makes and the disaster aid it provides to companies and entrepreneurs. It’s also tasked with monitoring government officials’ compliances with contract laws. Carranza’s nomination must be approved by the Senate. By — Associated Press Associated Press
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has announced that U.S. Treasurer Jovita Carranza is his pick to replace Linda McMahon as Small Business Administration chief. Trump tweeted Thursday night that McMahon has “done an outstanding job” and that he looks forward to Carranza joining his Cabinet. I am pleased to announce that Jovita Carranza will be nominated as the new @SBAgov Administrator. She will be replacing Linda McMahon, who has done an outstanding job. Jovita was a great Treasurer of the United States – and I look forward to her joining my Cabinet! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 5, 2019 Before serving as U.S. treasurer, Carranza was a deputy administrator of the SBA during George W. Bush’s presidency. Trump announced last week that McMahon, a former executive at World Wrestling Entertainment, would be stepping down to help his re-election effort. The SBA is best known for the small-business loans it makes and the disaster aid it provides to companies and entrepreneurs. It’s also tasked with monitoring government officials’ compliances with contract laws. Carranza’s nomination must be approved by the Senate.