U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is stepping down, as confirmed in a statement on Monday.
Deputy Postmaster General Doug Tulino will serve as interim head of the U.S. Postal Service until a new leader is appointed by the USPS governing board.
In his statement, DeJoy expressed confidence in the organization’s ability to continue implementing its transformation and modernization strategies. Last month, he formally requested the USPS Board of Governors to begin the search for his replacement, signaling his intention to retire.
His departure comes just weeks after Trump indicated his administration is considering placing the Postal Service under the Commerce Department’s control—an idea that legal experts argue would violate the Postal Reorganization Act of 1970, which established USPS as an independent entity. Trump has also voiced support for privatizing the mail service, sparking recent protests from postal worker unions.
DeJoy, appointed during the COVID-19 pandemic, oversaw the expansion of mail-in voting in two presidential elections. In 2021, he introduced a 10-year restructuring plan aimed at improving the Postal Service’s finances. However, critics argue that changes such as consolidating mail-processing centers have led to slower service, particularly in rural areas.
