The Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service is preparing for a potential takeover by the Trump administration and has hired outside counsel to fight against any executive order to that effect. President Trump and Commerce Secretary nominee Howard Lutnick have discussed plans to dissolve USPS leadership and fold the agency into the Department of Commerce. However, White House officials have stated that no executive orders targeting the Postal Service are currently in the works, with discussions instead focusing on making the agency more efficient.
President Trump has indicated that Lutnick will be looking at USPS to potentially turn it around, citing the agency’s financial losses. Despite reporting a net profit for the first time since 2006, the postal board believes that any attempt to take over the agency would be unconstitutional and negatively impact service, especially in rural areas.
The Trump administration’s discussions on USPS are part of a broader effort to overhaul the federal government. Recent cuts to federal programs and government jobs have been made under the newly established Department of Government Efficiency led by Elon Musk. The potential dismantling of the Postal Service follows previous attempts by the administration to consolidate agencies like USAID and the Department of Education.
The departure of USPS head Louis DeJoy, who faced scrutiny over his management during the 2020 election, has further fueled speculation about the future of the agency. Despite the challenges, any attempt to privatize or eliminate USPS would likely face legal hurdles and pushback from various groups opposed to the move.
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