Resistance to any proposals remains speculative until administration lays out its plan for the federal agencyAfter the postmaster general, Louis Dejoy, a former Trump fundraiser and logistics executive appointed during the president’s first term, announced last month that he was stepping down, defenders of the US Postal Service (USPS) concerned that the 249-year-old institution could soon experience the slice and slash of Elon Musk’s “department of government efficiency” scimitar have expressed alarm.Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to dissolve USPS’s bipartisan board of governors and place the agency under the control of the commerce department secretary, Howard Lutnick, the Washington Post recently reported. Continue reading...
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) faces an uncertain future as President Donald Trump considers restructuring or privatizing the agency. Trump has reportedly discussed dismantling the USPS's bipartisan board of governors and placing it under the Commerce Department, while also expressing interest in merging the service with private entities. Postal workers have rallied against proposed reforms, including Elon Musk's "department of government efficiency," which they fear could lead to significant cuts.
Postmaster General Louis Dejoy, who stepped down after five years, acknowledged the challenges of modernizing the service while maintaining financial viability. The USPS, established in 1775, has struggled financially, with recent losses reaching $6.9 billion in 2025. Critics argue that the service is a vital public infrastructure, providing essential jobs and connecting communities, and warn that privatization could harm rural and vulnerable populations. The future of the USPS remains uncertain as stakeholders, including unions and Democrats, oppose Trump's plans.
