Louis DeJoy Steps Down as Postmaster General, Doug Tulino Named Interim Leader

DeJoy's resignation concludes a controversial tenure, while discussions about USPS privatization under the Trump administration continue.

Louis DeJoy officially resigned as U.S. Postmaster General on March 24, 2025, ending a five-year tenure marked by significant challenges and controversy.
Deputy Postmaster General Doug Tulino has been appointed as the interim leader while the USPS governing board searches for a permanent replacement.
The Trump administration, including Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, is actively exploring privatization or merging the USPS with the Commerce Department, though such changes would require congressional approval.
The USPS continues to face significant financial losses, reporting over $100 billion in losses since 2007, alongside ongoing modernization and cost-cutting efforts.
Critics warn that privatization or structural reforms could jeopardize the USPS's universal service obligations, particularly in rural and underserved communities.