Louis DeJoy
Louis DeJoy is the Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service, having taken office in June 2020. His tenure has been characterized by significant challenges, including navigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, overseeing a surge in mail-in ballots during two presidential elections, and implementing a controversial 10-year plan aimed at modernizing the postal service while addressing financial losses. DeJoy, a Republican donor and former logistics executive, has faced criticism for cost-cutting measures that some argue have negatively affected mail delivery, particularly in rural areas. After nearly five years, he has announced his intention to step down, prompting the search for his successor.
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Louis DeJoy resigned last month after being a controversial postmaster general appointed by Trump.
USPS workers sound alarm over Trump efforts to dismantle service: ‘The hounds are at the door | US Postal Service
United Kingdom· 2025-04-24
Louis DeJoy, who led the US Postal Service for five years, stepped down on Monday amid discussions regarding the possibility of privatising the mail service.
Louis DeJoy steps down as USPS postmaster general
India· 2025-03-25
Louis DeJoy resigned from his role as head of the US Postal Service on Monday.
US Postal Service head DeJoy resigns
United States· 2025-03-25U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy resigned from his position on Monday, nearly two weeks after agreeing to allow Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to right-size the Postal Service budget.
US Post Office General DeJoy resigns from role amid budget cuts shakeupUnited States· 2025-03-24
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is stepping down amid USPS financial turmoil.
USPS worker convicted of stealing $1.6M in checks to fund 'lavish lifestyle'United States· 2025-03-17
Louis DeJoy announced the elimination of 10,000 jobs at USPS following an agreement with Elon Musk.
Los correos eliminarán 10,000 empleos tras acuerdo con Elon Musk: ¿Privatización en puerta?
Panama· 2025-03-14
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy informed members of Congress about signing an agreement to cut 10,000 workers from the Postal Service.
USPS signs agreement with DOGE, agrees to cut 10,000 workersUnited States· 2025-03-14
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy signed an agreement with Mr. Musk’s group.
Postal Service Reaches Deal With Musk’s Department of Government EfficiencyUnited States· 2025-03-14Louis DeJoy is the US Postmaster General who signed an agreement with DOGE to improve USPS operations.
Head of Postal Service agrees to let DOGE work with USPSUnited States· 2025-03-13
Louis DeJoy announced he was stepping down after five years as postmaster general.
US Postal Service faces murky future as Trump mulls dismantling institution | US Postal ServiceUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-02
U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, who was appointed by the board in 2020 as Trump’s favoured candidate, said he planned to step down.
Trump says he is considering merging U.S. Postal Service with Commerce Department
Canada· 2025-02-21
Louis DeJoy, the head of the US Postal Service, intends to step down after a nearly five-year tenure marked by the coronavirus pandemic.
Louis DeJoy: USPS head to step down after 5 years marked by pandemic, losses and cost cutsUnited States· 2025-02-19