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David Steiner Named Next USPS Postmaster General, Pending Clearances

The USPS Board of Governors selects FedEx board member and ex-Waste Management CEO to lead the agency, sparking union concerns over privatization.

FILE - US Mail is delivered at to an apartment complex in Pittsburgh on Thursday, April 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
David Steiner speaks at the OPEC Oil Embargo +40 conference in Washington, DC, on October 16, 2013.
President Donald Trump speaks from the Oval Office of the White House on April 7, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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Overview

  • David Steiner, a FedEx board member and former Waste Management CEO, has been appointed as the 76th Postmaster General by the USPS Board of Governors.
  • Steiner's appointment is subject to ethics and security clearances, with his official start expected in July 2025.
  • Postal unions have criticized Steiner's selection, citing conflicts of interest due to his ties to FedEx and concerns over potential privatization of USPS operations.
  • The USPS reported a $9.5 billion financial loss in fiscal year 2024, intensifying debates over its modernization and cost-cutting strategies.
  • President Trump has floated the idea of merging USPS with the Department of Commerce, further fueling discussions about the future of the agency's independence.