Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Announces Plan to Step Down

DeJoy, who led the USPS through financial struggles and a controversial restructuring plan, has asked the Board of Governors to identify his successor.

Louis DeJoy, appointed in 2020 during Donald Trump's first term, has decided to step down as Postmaster General after nearly five years in the role.
DeJoy's tenure was marked by a 10-year modernization plan aimed at addressing USPS's financial challenges, but the agency continues to report significant losses, including $9.5 billion in 2024.
Critics from both political parties have raised concerns about his cost-cutting measures, including network consolidations, which some argue have slowed mail delivery and disproportionately affected rural communities.
The USPS Board of Governors will oversee the search for DeJoy's successor, while ongoing financial and operational reforms remain incomplete.
DeJoy's departure occurs as the USPS faces speculation about potential privatization under the Trump administration, though such a move would require congressional approval.