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Louis DeJoy Resigns as Postmaster General, Passing Leadership to Doug Tulino

The USPS faces financial challenges, workforce cuts, and debates over privatization as it transitions to interim leadership.

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U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy testifies before a House Oversight and Reform Committee hearing on slowdowns at the Postal Service ahead of the November elections on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., August 24, 2020.

Overview

  • Louis DeJoy officially stepped down as U.S. Postmaster General on March 24, 2025, after nearly five years in the role.
  • Deputy Postmaster General Doug Tulino has been named interim leader while the USPS Board of Governors searches for a permanent successor.
  • The USPS reported a $9.5 billion loss in 2024 and continues to implement cost-cutting measures, including a plan to eliminate 10,000 jobs.
  • President Trump and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have proposed privatizing the USPS or merging it with the Commerce Department, sparking union protests and legal concerns.
  • Unions and postal workers have held protests opposing workforce reductions and potential privatization, citing risks to universal mail service and rural communities.