The U.S. Postal Service is facing the possibility of a takeover by the Trump administration, with plans to dissolve its leadership and fold it into the Department of Commerce. This move has prompted the postal board to retain outside counsel and prepare to fight any executive order to that effect. However, the White House has stated that no executive orders targeting the Postal Service are currently in the works.
House Democrats have urged Trump to abandon any plans to disband the Postal Service’s leadership, as any attempts to privatize or dismantle the agency would require congressional approval. The Postal Service, as an entity authorized by the Constitution, was created by an act of Congress.
The discussions on the potential takeover of USPS come as the Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, has been making cuts to federal programs and government jobs. If the Trump administration were to eliminate the Postal Service, it could impact millions of Americans who rely on its services for critical mail, such as medications, especially in rural areas.
The relationship between Trump and USPS head Louis DeJoy soured after the 2020 election, where Trump blamed his loss on mail-in voting. Trump has expressed a desire to overhaul the federal government, and any attempts to dismantle the Postal Service would not be unprecedented under his administration. However, legal roadblocks and opposition from Congress and stakeholders may hinder such efforts.
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