# The GOP reveals a fresh $100B talking point as the battle for Congress looms

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-gop-reveals-a-fresh-100b-talking-point-as-the-battle-for-congress-looms/
- Published: 2026-11-02T10:00:28+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-02T11:27:14+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Far right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gop-reveals-fresh-100b-talking-point-battle-congress-looms
- Topics: Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- Loeffler cites $100 billion in support for small businesses.
- SBA guaranteed $39.5 billion in loans in fiscal 2026.
- The agency says the shutdown prevented $5 billion in financing.

## Summary

Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler says the US Small Business Administration has provided $100 billion in support to local businesses for a second consecutive year, presenting it as evidence that President Donald Trump’s economic policies are working. The claim comes as Republicans and Democrats compete to persuade voters that their policies will improve household finances and business prospects ahead of a battle for control of Congress.

The SBA says it guaranteed 62,205 loans worth $39.5 billion through its 7(a) and 504 programmes in fiscal 2026, the third-highest volume on record. The agency’s $100 billion figure also includes private investment, disaster aid and other business support. It said a 43-day government shutdown halted lending through its main loan programmes for nearly two months, preventing an estimated $5 billion in financing during the fiscal year.

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