Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is pushing ahead with major cuts to the U.S. Postal Service, aiming to slash 10,000 jobs and review thousands of post office leases. These cuts come as part of a partnership with President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency to fix what they call a “broken business model.” Critics claim this move will hurt rural communities and slow down mail delivery, but supporters argue it’s necessary to stop wasting taxpayer money.
The Postal Service has lost billions for years, and DeJoy says tough choices are needed. Previous cuts under his watch already reduced the workforce by 30,000 and saved $3.5 billion annually. With mail volume dropping and costs rising, the Trump administration sees privatization as the only way to save the agency from collapse. Democrats and unions oppose the plan, calling it a betrayal of working families.
Greg Gutfeld of Fox News slammed the backlash, calling the Postal Service outdated and inefficient. He praised Trump and DeJoy for tackling a bloated system that “can’t even deliver a package on time.” Gutfeld argued that private companies like Amazon do a better job and that clinging to a failing government service hurts everyday Americans.
The White House has long targeted the Postal Service as part of its push to shrink federal spending. Trump recently hinted at placing USPS under direct White House control to speed up reforms. Critics warn this could lead to higher prices and fewer services, but Trump allies insist it’s the only way to stop the bleeding.
Rural communities fear they’ll lose local post offices, but DeJoy claims many locations already operate at a loss. His plan would close underperforming branches and redirect resources to areas with higher demand. Opponents say this leaves small towns stranded, but supporters argue rural residents still have options like grocery store pickup points.
Unions and Democrats are fighting the cuts, accusing Trump of sabotaging a public institution. They claim the Postal Service is a lifeline for seniors, veterans, and remote areas. But Gutfeld and others dismiss these concerns as fearmongering, saying modern technology makes old-school mail delivery less critical.
The debate highlights a growing divide between those who see government as a problem and those who see it as a solution. Trump’s team argues that efficiency and privatization will save the Postal Service, while opponents warn it will destroy a cherished American service. With DeJoy’s reforms moving forward, the future of mail delivery hangs in the balance.
As the election nears, the Postal Service remains a political battleground. Trump’s supporters say the cuts prove he’s serious about fiscal responsibility, while Democrats claim he’s undermining democracy. Either way, the fight over USPS shows no sign of slowing down—unlike the mail itself.
