New York Times Feb. 25, 2025 - ...Many see the effort as a way for the Trump administration to eventually try to privatize the Postal Service, which Mr. Trump previously said he was considering. That prospect has alarmed union officials, advocacy groups and Democratic lawmakers, who say that selling off or contracting out major aspects of the service could threaten thousands of postal worker jobs or drive prices higher for customers. Opponents also say the effort would disproportionately affect rural communities, where it is less profitable for private companies to deliver mail.

“We believe it would result in a death spiral for whatever is left,” said Brian L. Renfroe, the president of the National Association of Letter Carriers. “People in rural areas would be particularly hard hit.”

 
A takeover of the Postal Service could also revive concerns about whether the president could exert control over the delivery of mail-in ballots during national elections. In 2020, when voting by mail spiked during the pandemic, Mr. Trump’s political adversaries accused him of purposely trying to manipulate delivery of ballots in Democratic areas....

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My Mom Dad and two uncles worked at the Us Post Office at various times and for many years. It used to be a place that one could take pride in working at. It was always hard work, often mandatory overtime, poor hours but one could support their families and know they were providing essential, sometimes life-saving service. Even today with the Internet for some older, rural or poor citizens it still their main lifeline to the larger world. Please don't destroy the Post Office for political, financial or petty reasons. Thank you.