USPS Board Names David Steiner 76th Postmaster General

David Steiner, former CEO of Waste Management and current FedEx board member, has been selected as the United States' 76th postmaster general and is expected to assume the role in July pending completion of ethics and security clearances. His appointment was announced by Amber McReynolds, chair of the USPS Board of Governors, who praised Steiner's leadership and vision to guide the Postal Service through ongoing financial challenges and operational disruptions. Steiner expressed his commitment to maintaining the Postal Service's independent status within the executive branch and emphasized his respect for its public service mission. The National Newspaper Association welcomed Steiner's selection, hoping for improvements in service quality and a reversal of recent rate increases that have hurt mail publishers. However, the selection process raised concerns due to its opacity, absence of a public vote, and potential political influence, with reports indicating involvement by the Trump administration. Steiner will succeed Louis DeJoy, who resigned amid controversy, and will face the task of restoring confidence among customers, employees, and stakeholders while addressing the USPS’s significant financial losses.