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Kelly Loeffler, head of the Small Business Administration, quietly cashed in big time on her investments in Elon Musk’s SpaceX and xAI—potentially earning millions to billions after the company’s massive IPO. She poured between $1 million and $5 million into xAI before taking her SBA role, then doubled down in 2025 with another $1M–$5M bet—details only recently uncovered. Federal ethics rules prohibit cabinet members from influencing companies they’re financially tied to, especially since SpaceX is a government contractor. Though no SBA ties to SpaceX or xAI have been documented, the optics are troubling. Her initial stake could’ve been worth $7M to $2.6B on IPO day, while her second investment netted $2.2M–$25.4M. She’s not alone—ten other Trump-era officials also reported SpaceX or xAI investments. Loeffler’s finance background, including leading a bitcoin platform and working at ICE, adds another layer to the story.

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