Trump is pushing to make USPS private – here’s why it could harm his base - ‘It would be catastrophic,’ one economist said

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Experts say the move would likely violate the law. Trump said Friday that Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick would be “looking at” the mail agency.

The memo expands the Republican president’s effort to downsize the federal workforce, which he has described as bloated and impediment to his agenda. Thousands of probationary employees have already been fired, and now his administration is turning its attention to career officials with civil service protection.

American Postal Workers Union (APWU) Sioux Falls Local 718 Vice President Manny Lopez reflected on DeJoy’s tenure and in a statement to Dakota News Now, expressed an appreciation for the effort DeJoy put in, even though he disagreed on some of the changes.

Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office last Friday ... she argues. In 2024, USPS reported operating revenue increased from $1.4 billion to $79.6 billion due to strategic pricing and continued ...