Keep the US Postal Service Independent
Donald Trump is planning to take control of the United States Postal Service after firing the entire Postal Board and placing the agency under the control of the Commerce Department. The Postal Board of Governors cannot be legally dismissed without cause, and Trump’s attempt to override the system is an illegal takeover that threatens mail-in voting, veterans’ jobs, and the public’s ability to receive affordable mail service. This comes just days after Postmaster General Louis DeJoy announced his resignation following five controversial years at the agency. The USPS is mandated to provide affordable service to every zip code, but privatization could result in significant price hikes, post office closures, and slower mail—especially in rural areas.
Beyond delivering mail, USPS is also one of the largest employers in the country, with over 635,000 workers—including nearly 100,000 military members and veterans in its workforce. Privatization would put these jobs at risk.
Congress must act now to prevent this blatant power grab and ensure the USPS remains independent, affordable, and accessible to all Americans.
Contacts for this topic:
Hi, my name is [NAME] and I’m a constituent from [CITY, ZIP].
I’m calling to demand [REP/SEN NAME] take immediate action to stop Trump’s illegal power grab of the U.S. Postal Service. Congress must investigate Trump’s efforts to illegally fire the Postal Board and hold public hearings on the next Postmaster General to ensure USPS remains independent.
Additionally, I ask that [REP/SEN NAME] use the federal budget to block any attempt to restructure or privatize USPS by restricting funds that could be used for this purpose.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
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