Louis DeJoy Steps Down as USPS Postmaster General After a Controversial Tenure
Big news from the United States Postal Service—Louis DeJoy, the Postmaster General, is stepping down after nearly five years in the role. His tenure has been nothing short of eventful, marked by major challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, surging mail-in ballots during elections, financial struggles, and cost-cutting reforms that stirred controversy.
DeJoy, a former logistics executive and Republican donor, took office in 2020 during Donald Trump’s presidency. Unlike his predecessors, he was the first postmaster general in nearly two decades who wasn’t a career USPS employee. Right from the start, his leadership faced intense scrutiny, especially over changes that some critics argued slowed mail delivery, particularly before the 2020 election. A federal judge even had to step in to limit certain cost-cutting measures that were leading to mail delays.
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One of DeJoy’s biggest undertakings was his 10-year plan to modernize USPS and curb financial losses. The postal service had been bleeding billions, and he pushed for price hikes, service cuts, and network consolidations to make it more efficient. Some saw this as necessary reform, but others—especially in Congress—criticized these moves, arguing they hurt customers, particularly in rural areas.
Under his watch, USPS handled two major election cycles with a record number of mail-in ballots, battled inflation, and faced operational challenges. He also warned about the agency’s long-term viability, at one point stating that without further changes, the USPS risked a government bailout or even collapse.
As he steps down, DeJoy says he remains committed to a smooth transition and insists that his reforms have set the USPS on a stronger path for the future. Now, the Postal Service Board of Governors will begin searching for his replacement, and all eyes will be on the next leader to see what direction the USPS takes next.
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