President Trump announced Thursday he would nominate Jovita Carranza to replace Linda McMahon as administrator of the Small Business Administration.
Trump said he looked forward to Carranza joining his Cabinet in a tweet Thursday.
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
Since June 2017, Carranza has served as treasurer of the U.S. She previously served as deputy administrator of the Small Business Administration under President George W. Bush.
Trump said Friday that McMahon would step down from her position to work on his reelection.
“She’s been one of our all-time favorites. Just so smooth. She has helped so many people in the world of small business, and she’ll be leaving,” Trump said alongside McMahon from Mar-a-Lago, his Florida resort.
During those remarks, Trump said he would be nominating someone who would “fit in beautifully.”
McMahon’s resignation is effective April 12. She is reportedly joining the pro-Trump super PAC America First Action.
If confirmed, Carranza will join four other women in Trump’s Cabinet.
