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Postmaster General Louis DeJoy announced his departure from the U.S. Postal Service on Monday, a decision that comes amid reported tensions with the Department of Government Efficiency.
In his farewell statement, DeJoy reflected on his nearly five-year tenure, highlighting the transformation of what he described as a previously directionless organization into one poised for financial stability and operational excellence.
“I believe strongly that the organization is well positioned and capable of carrying forward and fully implementing the many strategies and initiatives that comprise our transformation and modernization,” DeJoy said.
JUST IN: Louis Dejoy officially resigns as the head of the Post Office, effective immediately, per the NYP. pic.twitter.com/OmT9MdFJMj
— Ian Jaeger (@IanJaeger29) March 25, 2025
The outgoing Postmaster General, who called his service a “pleasure” and career highlight, revealed he had previously notified the board of governors in February to initiate the search for his successor.
DeJoy’s journey to the USPS began in 2020 when he transitioned from his lucrative private sector career in logistics to lead the postal service at President Donald Trump’s request.
Despite Time magazine’s characterization of DeJoy as a Trump supporter and significant Republican donor, the publication suggested he may have actually hindered Trump’s postal service agenda, noting that “DeJoy’s allies fear that his absence will leave the agency vulnerable to a dramatic and disruptive takeover by the Trump Administration.”
Trump’s dissatisfaction with the postal service has been evident, with the former president recently labeling it a “tremendous loser for this country.” Speculation has mounted about potential plans to either merge the agency with the Commerce Department or privatize it completely.
While the USPS achieved a $1 billion profit in its latest quarter, the agency’s financial challenges persist, with losses of $9.5 billion in 2024 and $6.5 billion the previous year.
Recent developments saw Elon Musk and the DOGE intervening to address wasteful spending. Earlier this month, DeJoy announced plans to reduce the workforce by 10,000 through voluntary early retirement incentives.
Biden’s failure to fire Louis Dejoy was fucking criminal https://t.co/qDPjalcAA2
— Basel Musharbash (@musharbash_b) March 15, 2025
In a March 13 letter to Congress, DeJoy expressed commitment to efficiency improvements, writing, “I signed an agreement with the General Service Administration and DOGE representatives to assist us in identifying further efficiencies. This is an effort aligned with our efforts, as while we have accomplished a great deal, there is much more to be done. We are happy to have others to assist us in our worthwhile cause.”
However, Time reported internal friction between DeJoy and DOGE representatives over agency control, with sources indicating DeJoy’s resistance to their oversight demands.
DeJoy’s sudden retirement announcement, coming shortly after implementing the employee early retirement program, may have been influenced by these DOGE tensions, according to Time’s reporting. The DOGE declined to comment when contacted by Blaze News.
Deputy Postmaster General Douglas Tulino will serve as interim leader while a search firm identifies a permanent replacement, according to DeJoy’s statement.
