Louis DeJoy resigned as U.S. Postmaster General amid growing concerns about USPS privatization and operational changes. Deputy Postmaster General Doug Tulino will serve as interim chief while the Board of Governors searches for a permanent replacement.

DeJoy's controversial tenure since 2020 included significant changes to USPS operations:

• Eliminated nearly 30,000 jobs since 2021
• Increased First-Class stamp rates from $0.55 to $0.73
• Implemented delivery slowdowns and operational cuts
• Initiated a 10-year "Delivering for America" modernization plan

Recent developments raising privatization concerns:

• President Trump suggested merging USPS operations under Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick
• DeJoy signed an agreement with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to review retirement assets and workers' compensation
• Postal worker unions strongly oppose privatization efforts

The USPS currently:

• Employs approximately 635,000 workers
• Processes over 400 million mail pieces daily
• Operates under significant financial pressure
• Faces uncertain leadership transition during peak spring delivery period

Mark Dimondstein, American Postal Workers Union president, warns that privatization could lead to higher prices and reduced service quality. The USPS Board of Governors must now find a new leader while maintaining the agency's public service mission during this critical transition period.

The outcome of this leadership change and potential restructuring could significantly impact how millions of Americans access postal services in the future.

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