David Steiner of FedEx is tapped to be the U.S. Postal Service's new leader

David Steiner, a former CEO of FedEx, will lead the U.S. Postal Service as its new postmaster general, despite challenges including strained partnerships with its main competitor and growing pressure from President Trump to restructure USPS for potential privatization or merger. The appointment comes amid concerns about political interference and a possible shift toward corporate control over postal services, which could undermine the agency's independence established decades ago. Unions and labor groups express opposition, particularly noting Steiner's ties to FedEx and his potential influence by Trump's administration.