President Donald Trump has proposed an executive order to merge the US Postal Service into the Commerce Department, sparking concerns from lawmakers, union officials, and postal advocates. The plan aims to give the president greater control over the agency, but experts warn that it would likely degrade the mail system and threaten universal service across the country.
Critics argue that moving the USPS under the executive branch would lead to cuts similar to those experienced by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency. Historian Philip Rubio described the potential outcome as “devastating.” The proposal has been met with opposition from nearly all parties involved, raising questions about the future of America’s mail system.
Source: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2025/03/trump-postal-service-plan/681918