The resignation of Louis Dejoy, a former Trump fundraiser and logistics executive, from his role as postmaster general has raised concerns about the future of the US Postal Service (USPS). Critics worry that Dejoy’s departure might signal a shift towards reducing the agency’s operations similar to Elon Musk’s restructuring approach. President Trump is reportedly planning to dissolve USPS’s bipartisan board of governors and place the agency under the control of the commerce department secretary, Howard Lutnick. This move would align with Trump’s stated desire to reform the federal agency, which he has previously called Amazon’s “delivery boy.” Despite employing 637,000 people and maintaining a favorable image among 91% of Americans, the USPS is grappling with financial challenges, including a deficit of $6.9bn in 2025, down from $9.5bn the previous year.

Mark Dimondstein, the American postal workers union president, has vowed to defend the critical public service in response to these developments. DeJoy acknowledged the importance of ensuring the postal service’s financial viability and credited postal workers for their perseverance amidst a challenging legislative and regulatory environment. The USPS, founded in 1775 with Benjamin Franklin as its first postmaster general, has faced competition from private entities and declining letter business, complicating its financial situation. Political efforts to dismantle or privatize the post office have been ongoing, with some viewing it as an integral part of the nation’s infrastructure and others advocating for its privatization.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/mar/02/usps-trump-postal-service-cuts