The signs are growing Louis DeJoy's days are numbered as Postmaster General as President Biden will replace two of his allies on USPS Governing Board.
Louis DeJoy Will Soon Be Fired As Biden Cans 2 Of His Allies On USPS Board
White House Confirms It’s Working to Address USPS Issues
According to Biden administration spokesperson Michael Gwin, the White House is working to address issues with the United States Postal Service.
President Biden has made clear his feelings on the current leadership of the Postal Service and the challenges it faces, and his team is working as quickly as possible to fill board vacancies so the USPS can effectively fulfill its vital mission for the country, and live up to the commitments made to its workers,” Gwin told CNN.
Democrat Elected to USPS Board of Governors Ahead of Potential Shakeup of Postal Service
Ron Bloom, a former Obama administration official and labor leader, has been elected to serve as chair of the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors. Bloom replaced Robert “Mike” Duncan, a former Republican National Committee chair who remains on the board as Governor.
Pelosi: Undermining Elections Makes Trump and Republicans “Enemies of the State”
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) says the choice to undermine the 2020 general election and gutting the United States Postal Service (USPS) makes President Donald Trump and Republicans “enemies of the state.”
Trump Proves He Is Slowing Down The Mail With USPS Bill Veto Threat
Trump claims that he is not slowing down the mail, but he is threatening to veto the House's bill to provide $25 billion in USPS aid.
Former Postal Regulator Says Trump Is Trying To Scare People Into Not Voting
Former Postal Service regulator Ruth Goldway said that Trump's post office sabotage is all about spreading panic and scaring people into not voting.
Trump Won’t Allow Post Offices To Reconnect Mail Sorting Machines
Trump's Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has told local post offices that they are not allowed to reconnect disconnected mail sorting machines.
Pelosi Tells Postmaster General To His Face To Fix The Damage To USPS
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) told Postmaster General Louis DeJoy that his sabotage pause is not good enough and he must undo the USPS damage.
New Ad Warns Seniors in Vital Swing States About Trump’s Attacks on USPS
A new television ad created by MoveOn Political Action warns seniors in three vital swing states about President Donald Trump’s attacks on the United States Postal Service (USPS). The ads are set to air in Arizona, Florida, and Pennsylvania, states the president won in 2016 but that are very much in play during this year’s general election as the country grapples with concerns brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
Rep. Cheri Bustos: Trump is Trying to “Undermine Confidence” in Democracy
Representative Cheri Bustos (D-Ill.) says President Donald Trump, amid repeated attacks against mail-in voting and the United States Postal Service (USPS), is “doing everything he can to undermine people’s confidence in our democracy.”
AARP Wades into the Post Office Crisis by Urging Postmaster General Not to Disrupt Service
The AARP has entered the debate about the ongoing crisis at the U.S. Postal Service. The group, which represents the interests of millions of older Americans, has urged the organization to be more transparent.
Pelosi: Trump’s Attacks on the Post Office Threaten “The Life of Our American Democracy”
Nancy Pelosi has issued a stark warning about Donald Trump’s attacks on the U.S Postal Service. She told Congressional Democrats that undermining the post office put democracy at risk.
The Speaker of the House made the comments in a letter calling the chamber back into session. Democratic lawmakers will attempt to address the crisis at USPS.
Warren Calls on McConnell to Reconvene Senate to Address USPS Troubles
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has called on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) to reconvene the Senate to address problems with the United States Postal Service (USPS) amid reports that the Trump administration is interfering with the postal service to impact November’s general election.
Trump Deflects, Tries to Blame Amazon for Postal Service Problems
President Donald Trump attempted to blame Amazon for problems with the United States Postal Service (USPS) as his administration faces heightened scrutiny amid reports that they’re interfering with the postal service to impact November’s general election.
Bernie Sanders Warns Trump Is “Sabotaging Our Democracy”
Bernie Sanders has warned that Donald Trump is trying to suppress the vote in November’s presidential election. He pointed to the crisis at the U.S. Postal Service.
The Vermont Senator spoke to Chuck Todd on Meet the Press on Sunday and accused the President of trying to undermine Americans’ ability to vote in 2020.
Pelosi And Schumer Nail Trump For Abuse Of Power Election Cheating
Speaker Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Schumer called out Trump for abusing his power to cheat in the election by slowing down the mail.
Veterans Group Mocks Trump for “Finally” Going to War––Against USPS
Progressive PAC VoteVets has released a new ad repudiating President Donald Trump for his attacks against the United States Postal Service (USPS).
The video features narration highlighting the military deferments Trump received when he was younger (he crafted the now-infamous “bone spurs” excuse to get out of serving in Vietnam. The narrator also points out how much veterans depend on the Postal Service for prescription deliveries and for receiving their ballots. An estimated 100,000 veterans also currently work for the Postal Service, according to its official website.
Calls Grow For A March On Washington To Stop Trump’s Mail Sabotage
Lt. General Russel Honore called for a march on Washington to stop Trump's from hurting the troops and veterans by slowing down the mail delivery.
Biden Campaign Slams Trump for “Sabotaging” Postal Service
Democrat Joe Biden’s presidential campaign slammed President Donald Trump, accusing him of “sabotaging” the United States Postal Service following remarks Trump made in which he appeared to admit as much.
Maxine Waters Criticizes Trump for His Attacks Against Mail-In Ballots
Representative Maxine Waters (D-Calif) accused President Donald Trump of deliberately sabotaging the United States Postal Service as he’s mounted more attacks against vote-by-mail initiatives.
“Trump put Postmaster DeJoy in charge of the postal service to dismantle the USPS & sabotage vote by mail. New procedures are causing massive delays,” Waters tweeted.