U.S. Postal Service Chief Louis DeJoy Resigns Amid Turmoil

WASHINGTON, March 24, 2025 — Louis DeJoy, the U.S. Postmaster General, announced his resignation Monday after nearly five years leading the financially troubled agency, amidst heightened criticism and calls for privatization.

DeJoy’s departure comes as the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) faces significant scrutiny over its financial stability, particularly after President Donald Trump and others discussed potential changes to the agency’s structure. Trump has previously labeled USPS as a “tremendous loser for this country” and hinted at merging the service with the Department of Commerce.

“I believe strongly that the organization is well-positioned and capable of carrying forward and fully implementing the many strategies that comprise our transformation and modernization,” DeJoy said in a statement issued on the same day of his resignation.

DeJoy, a former logistics executive, was appointed as Postmaster General in June 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. He led the agency through two presidential elections, overseeing an increase in mail-in voting. Recently, he requested a search for a successor earlier this month, steering the agency towards a possible transition.

His term included initiatives aimed at financial restructuring, such as proposing a 10-year plan to stem losses. However, many critics argue that the measures, including consolidating mail processing centers and increasing postage rates, had adverse effects on service, particularly in rural communities.

Mark Dimondstein, president of the American Postal Workers Union, expressed concern over DeJoy’s resignation and the future direction of USPS. “The next postmaster general must be someone who opposes privatization,” he stated, citing fears of deteriorating service and rising costs.

Under DeJoy, USPS’s workforce has decreased significantly, with plans to cut an additional 10,000 employees through a voluntary retirement program. As of now, the agency employs approximately 635,000 workers nationwide.

In his final remarks, DeJoy emphasized, “Much work remains that is necessary to sustain our positive trajectory.” He stated that Deputy Postmaster General Doug Tulino would serve as interim leader while the USPS Board of Governors selects a permanent successor.

Recent protests led by postal workers around the country highlight the growing dissent regarding DeJoy’s policies, pulling attention to the balance between necessary reforms and maintaining public service integrity. DeJoy’s decisions regarding financing and operational efficiency will likely impact discussions about the future of USPS amid ongoing political scrutiny.