Louis DeJoy Resigns as Chief of USPS Amid Calls for Reform

Louis DeJoy stepped down from his position as the head of the U.S. Postal Service on Monday, departing from the independent federal agency at a time when it is under scrutiny and facing privatization calls, particularly from the Trump administration. DeJoy highlighted his contributions by stating that although the 250-year-old service has seen “beneficial changes to what was once a drifting and stagnant organization,” further efforts are required “to maintain our promising direction.” In the interim, Deputy Postmaster General Doug Tulino will take the reins of USPS until the Board of Governors appoints a permanent replacement. DeJoy, who took on the role of Postmaster General while the agency was grappling with financial difficulties exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic, had announced his intention to resign back in February. His tenure included efforts to modernize the service with a 10-year plan revealed in 2021 aimed at curbing persistent financial losses.