Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Georgia Governor Appoints Financial Executive Over Trump Ally to Fill Senate Seat VOA News Georgia's governor choose a wealthy businesswoman over a key Trump ally to fill an upcoming vacancy in the U.S. Senate. Republican Governor Brian Kemp announced his selection of businesswoman Kelly Loeffler on Wednesday. Trump allies in the state wanted the governor to appoint Representative Doug Collins, one of U.S. President Donald Trump's staunchest defenders in the House Judiciary Committee that is overseeing the impeachment inquiry. .