The USPS was a target during his first administration, and it might now be on the chopping block due to financial losses

Summary

Donald Trump is considering privatizing the US Postal Service due to its financial losses, a move that could disrupt shipping and push hundreds of thousands of federal workers out of government.

Citing the USPS’s financial losses, Trump argued the agency should not rely on government subsidies.

While his specific privatization plans remain unclear, Trump previously clashed with the USPS during his first term, attempting to shift control of key functions like labor relations and rate-setting to the Treasury Department.

This move could significantly alter the structure and operations of the USPS if implemented.

  • queermunist she/her@lemmy.ml
    174·
    10 days ago

    I’m not an accelerationist, but what’s left to do now except bathe in the worm glow of our country burning down?

    Well it’s certainly not enough to just luxuriate in the chaos. Every time Trump makes things worse it’s our job to point it out and explain why he’s doing it. People won’t radicalize on their own! They’ll just blame immigrants and woke and DEI etc etc.

    • yesman@lemmy.world
      43·
      10 days ago

      Do you hear yourself? You want revolution through explaining?

      Trump supporters are not confused progressives. Trump is what America wants, He’s what America is. He’s what America deserves. Trump is more American than bullets and ground beef. He hasn’t overthrown the founders, he’s fulfilled their vision. We’re not going to change that by scolding people on the internet.

      I understand, I used to think just like you. I used to be a patriot. I’ve voted for every Democrat presidential nominee from Gore to Harris. But these days I’m writing to the State to take my name off those goddam rolls. I suppose you’ll take a dim view of that, but no bullshit about civic duty, democracy, or engagement could ever compare to the tangible material benefit of avoiding jury duty.

      I don’t wanna save America anymore. In fact I think her decline is funny and I’m tired of pretending it’s not.

      • Ech@lemm.eeEnglish
        2·
        10 days ago

        Yeah! Fuck all the people who will be hurt and killed throughout. That’s funny!

      • queermunist she/her@lemmy.ml
        25·
        10 days ago

        Who gives a shit about Trump supporters? The vast majority didn’t vote for Trump if you count non-voters.

        Also don’t dare call me a patriot. Death to America!

        No arguments that the internet is a worthless place to educate people, though. This is just for fun.