The U.S. Postal Service has appointed David Steiner as the next postmaster general, following pressure from the Trump administration that led to the resignation of his predecessor in March. Steiner, the former CEO of Waste Management and a current FedEx board member, is set to assume the role in July. The announcement was made Friday by USPS Board of Governors Chair Amber McReynolds during an open session.
This morning, the USPS Board of Governors announced the appointment of David Steiner as @USPS Postmaster General. Read our statement here: https://t.co/FGqYv2BfJj pic.twitter.com/oiez0PEWAE
— National Rural Letter Carriers' Association (@NRLCA) May 9, 2025
Steiner’s appointment comes at a pivotal moment for the Postal Service, which has faced ongoing financial struggles and increased political scrutiny. The agency posted a $3.3 billion loss for the quarter ending March 31, as it grapples with rising operational costs and declining mail volumes.
The Trump administration has pushed for tighter oversight of the USPS, an institution Congress originally designed to operate independently. Steiner’s leadership will be closely watched as he inherits a system balancing financial reform and public service expectations.
