US Postal Service chief told associates he wants to quit, sources say

Key Points:

• U.S. Postal Service Postmaster General David Steiner has expressed deep discouragement with his role and a desire to resign amid scrutiny over financial losses and President Trump's efforts to tighten mail-in voting rules.
• Steiner, appointed in July 2025, is frustrated by a lack of support from the White House and Congress in addressing the agency's financial challenges, which include potential cuts to delivery days and post office closures.
• The Postal Service has become central to political debates after Trump directed it to handle mail ballots, but the Supreme Court blocked key elements of this plan, and Steiner faced intense questioning in a contentious June Senate hearing.
• Steiner defended Trump’s mail-in voting restrictions during the hearing but faced bipartisan criticism, and his compensation, including a relocation bonus, drew scrutiny amid service issues.
• Despite efforts by Trump donors to boost Steiner’s morale, including a golf trip with the president, Steiner had already considered resigning due to the Postal Service’s financial difficulties and ongoing political pressures.