Politicians join postal workers to oppose Trump plans for USPS

Over 100 people gathered at Federal Plaza to protest the Trump administration’s plans to move the postal service under the U.S. Department of Commerce and calls for privatization, with postal workers and politicians expressing concerns about job cuts and reduced services. The USPS, created in 1775 and an independent agency since 1970, employs over 640,000 workers and plays a crucial role in delivering mail and ballots across the country. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s plan to cut employees and work with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has sparked nationwide rallies and opposition to privatization efforts.

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