You Now Have a New Leader at the U.S. Postal Service: Louis DeJoy Is Out

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Louis DeJoy has stepped down as the head of the U.S. Postal Service. You now have a new leader — Deputy Postmaster General Doug Tulino — who will take over until a permanent replacement is chosen. The USPS Board of Governors hasn’t set a timeline yet for picking the next postmaster general.

Lois DeJoy — You Now Have a New Leader at the U.S. Postal Service

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In a statement, DeJoy said the Postal Service made big changes during his time there, but he believes more work still needs to be done. “It’s been one of the best experiences of my life to work with this important organization,” he said.

You may remember that DeJoy took over the Postal Service during the COVID-19 pandemic, when mail services were struggling. As a former businessman and supporter of the Republican Party, he came in with big plans to update the system. In 2021, he introduced a 10-year plan to reduce losses and improve service.

Some of those changes affected you directly. For example, DeJoy raised stamp prices and cut some delivery services. A standard First-Class stamp now costs $0.73, which is up from $0.55 when he started. He warned Americans that more price hikes may come to help make the Postal Service financially stronger.

But not everyone agreed with his plans. Many people said slowing down deliveries hurt communities, especially rural ones. Others worried about job cuts. Since 2021, about 30,000 workers have lost their jobs, and another 10,000 could leave through early retirement.

President Trump has also shown interest in changing how the Postal Service works. He recently said he may want the Department of Commerce, led by Howard Lutnick, to help manage the agency. That could lead to major changes — even privatization — which means turning the Postal Service into a private business. Some legal experts warn that this move may break laws designed to keep the USPS independent from the White House.

Even Elon Musk, a tech billionaire and Trump adviser, wants changes. Earlier this month, DeJoy agreed to let Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency work with the USPS. They plan to improve the way the agency handles worker benefits and retirement funds.

Union leaders like Mark Dimondstein, president of the American Postal Workers Union, are urging you and others to pay attention. He says the next leader must protect the Postal Service from becoming privatized. “Privatization will raise prices and lower the quality of mail service for you and your community,” he warned.

You should know that this is a big moment for the future of the USPS. Changes could affect everything from how much you pay to send a letter, to how fast you get your mail. Whether you run a business, vote by mail, or just send holiday cards, the choices made now could impact your everyday life.