Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Resigns as USPS Faces Privatization Threats

Louis DeJoy has resigned as Postmaster General of the U.S. Postal Service after nearly five years, amid ongoing concerns about the agency's financial struggles and potential privatization under the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency. His resignation follows a tumultuous tenure marked by significant mail delays and a $9.5 billion loss for the USPS in the last fiscal year. DeJoy's management faced criticism for proposed job cuts and cost-cutting measures that some believe could undermine postal services. The American Postal Workers Union warned that the next leader must prioritize resisting privatization efforts. Doug Tulino has been appointed as the interim Postmaster General while a permanent replacement is sought. DeJoy's departure reflects broader uncertainties facing the postal service, particularly as it adapts to changing mail dynamics and legislative pressures.