Overview

• The USPS Board of Governors is expected to appoint David Steiner, a FedEx director, as the next Postmaster General, following President Trump’s recommendation.
• Steiner’s appointment has drawn criticism from labor unions and lawmakers, citing potential conflicts of interest due to his ties to a key USPS competitor.
• President Trump has announced plans to fill USPS Board vacancies with loyalists, potentially increasing White House influence over postal operations.
• The administration’s push for USPS privatization has raised alarms, with critics warning of risks to rural communities and public service accessibility.
• Steiner will replace Louis DeJoy, who resigned in March after contentious reforms and clashes during his tenure as Postmaster General.