The cost of First-Class mail would “increase dramatically,” while rural consumers would likely see deterioration of service, experts say.

The president-elect suggested he could bring back an idea from his first term that proved unpopular with both parties in Congress.

New reporting suggests the president-elect has expressed "a keen interest" in privatizing the U.S. Postal Service once he returns to the White House.

ToplinePresident-elect Donald Trump said Monday he’s considering trying to privatize the U.S. Postal Service, confirming recent reporting by The Washington Post, as the president-elect has long eyed making major cuts to the federal agency—that may now be possible in his second term.

House Republicans, especially those in support of Trump’s incoming Department of Government Efficiency, expressed support for privatizing some USPS operations.

Some lawmakers are advocating for the privatization of the United States Postal Service (USPS), a move that could significantly impact shipping, business suppl

President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly expressed interest in privatizing the U.S. Postal Service. Find out the possible effects if this takes place.

The comments confirm a Washington Post report from over the weekend that Trump is considering plans to privatize the entire Postal Service due to its financial losses. He has reportedly spoken about the idea to Howard Lutnick, his commerce secretary pick and head of his transition team.

The Washington Post reports Trump is “keen” for a scheme that would hand the USPS over to for-profit, private interests.

Trump picked DeJoy, a campaign donor, during his first administration to preside over a series of cuts and delivery slowdowns. The then-president soured on DeJoy in the lead-up to the 2020 election, waging war on the USPS and repeatedly questioning the security of mail ballots.

New reporting suggests the president-elect has expressed "a keen interest" in privatizing the U.S. Postal Service once he returns to the White House.