DeJoy Resigns as USPS Faces Privatization Debate

Louis DeJoy has resigned as the U.S. Postmaster General, effective March 24, 2025, amid ongoing debates over privatization and scrutiny from the Trump administration. Appointed in 2020 by Donald Trump, DeJoy's tenure was marked by financial challenges and efforts to modernize the USPS, including workforce reductions and increased postage rates. His resignation comes as tensions rose with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency over access to USPS data and as President Trump considers moving the agency under the Commerce Department. Deputy Postmaster General Doug Tulino will serve as interim chief, while an executive search for DeJoy's successor is underway. DeJoy expressed confidence in the USPS's trajectory despite the challenges, while the National Association of Letter Carriers emphasized the need for innovative leadership to ensure the service's future.