Now Trump also wants to become the top postman
Not even the US’s post is from Donald Trumps Except for a comprehensive takeover. It is expected that the President is the board of directors of the United States Postal Service (USPS) released. And the independent authority integrates into the Ministry of Commerce.
Loud The Washington Post, The first about the plans reportedthe takeover could take place next week by implementing regulations. An official of the White House later told CNNthat the reports are “not true”. And that “no such implementation regulations are in the works and that secretary Lutnick does not urge such a implementing regulations”. The Wall Street Journal also reportedthat Trump is planning to take control of the post and the USPS.
Trump has a long -term feud with the USPS
Trump has a long -term feud with the USPS, the national postal company that already existed before the United States became an independent nation. During his first term – in the middle of financial difficulties by the USPS – Trump tried to completely smash the authority. And Sayed to Fox Businessthat he was ready to refuse the postal service a financial leash. Because if you do not receive these shipments from Swiss Post, it means that there can be no universal postal voting. Because they are not equipped for this. “
The authority is subject to a “universal service obligation”
Last year Trump brought a full privatization of the USPS. A step that could significantly affect the nationwide postal delivery. The USPS was founded with the intention of standardizing the postage costs in the United States. And to ensure that the Americans who live even in the most remote angles in the country have access to postal services. The authority is subject to a “universal service obligation”. Which means that the mail she promotes is delivered regardless of the removal or costs of the service.
On Thursday wrote The American Postal Workers Union, who represents over 200,000 USPS employees and pensioners, that Trump’s plans to put USPs under control are “an unpredictable, illegal attack on a historic treasure that is anchored in the constitution. And the congress was created to serve every American household and company alike. ”
“Any attempt by the government to remove the board of directors or released the posters of the Swiss Post is clearly illegal”
“Efforts to privatize the postal service in whole or in part or to withdraw its independence or public mandate would not be an advantage for the American population. Instead, the postage costs would increase. And the service would deteriorate, especially in rural areas of America, ”continued APWU President Mark Dimondstein. “The law created the postal service as an independent authority that is freed from the changing political winds. And committed to service to the American public. The law created the postal management board. And authorizes him and only him to stop and dismiss the Generalpostmeister. Any attempt by the government to remove the board of directors or released the post office is clearly illegal. ”
Despite financial difficulties-and necessary reforms to be able to compete with shipping giants such as Amazon, UPS and Fedex-the US mail service remains one of the most popular government agencies at a time when confidence in the American government is low. According to a report of the Pew Research Center From 2024, the approval rate for the USPS is 72 percent. And thus above that of NASA and in second place after the National Park Service.
Speaking of National Park Service:. This step has already led to a flood of canceled reservations, and like a former parking it towards the post Expressed, there is “chaos everywhere”.