Summary

Donald Trump plans to take control of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) by firing its governing board and placing it under the Commerce Department, led by Secretary Howard Lutnick.

Experts warn the move likely violates federal law, as USPS was established as an independent entity under the 1970 Postal Reorganization Act.

The Postal Board, in an emergency meeting, has hired legal counsel and gave instructions to sue the White House if the president removed board members or altered the agency’s independent status.

Trump has long criticized the USPS and has floated privatization, sparking backlash over concerns of political interference and mail disruptions.

  • TransplantedSconie@lemm.ee
    722·
    2 days ago

    You guys think all the MAGAots who work for the USPS and voted for this asshole understand what’s about to happen?

    Dumbfuckers voted to end their jobs and their pension.

    • Lightor@lemmy.world
      9·
      1 day ago

      My dad is a huge MAGA guy and a postmaster. Also set to retire in 3 years. He thinks this is all fake news and Trump is “cleaning up” things. Can’t wait till he gets cleaned up and we get to have that convo.

    • Tramort@programming.dev
      321·
      2 days ago

      Their pensions! Omg you are right.

      Serves anybody right who voted for this jackass, but I’m sorry for all of the rest of us.