Donald Trump Appoints Controversial Figures to Lead Inaugural Committee
- Donald Trump announced his inaugural committee will be chaired by Steven Witkoff and Kelly Loeffler.
- Both appointees are described as longtime friends and supporters of Trump.
- The move comes amid scrutiny of Trump's past inaugural committee spending and legal issues.
On November 9, 2024, Donald Trump announced the co-chairs for his inaugural committee in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The committee will be led by Kelly Loeffler, a former senator from Georgia, and Steven Witkoff, a Florida real estate investor and Trump's golf partner. Trump referred to them as longtime friends and supporters. This inaugural committee announcement follows controversies over spending during his previous inauguration, where extensive scrutiny arose regarding the financial management overseen by Tom Barrack. The former administration faced legal issues, paying $750,000 to settle a lawsuit related to the overpricing of events at Trump's hotel, benefiting his family's business. The forthcoming inauguration is emphasized by Trump as a crucial opportunity to fulfill promises made during his campaign.