Hands Off the USPS—Stop the Attack on Our Postal Service!

President Trump’s recent proposition to abolish the United States Postal Service (USPS) or merge it with the Department of Commerce is an unconstitutional attack on one of America’s most vital institutions. The USPS is not only essential to millions of Americans, but its existence and operation are explicitly protected under Article I, Section 8, Clause 7 of the U.S. Constitution, which grants Congress the power “To establish Post Offices and post Roads.” Any attempt to dismantle or absorb the USPS without congressional approval is a blatant violation of this constitutional mandate. The USPS is more than just a mail carrier—it is a lifeline for communities across the country. It delivers medications, legal documents, financial information, and ballots, particularly serving rural and underserved areas where private carriers often refuse to operate. Privatization or a merger would lead to service cuts, increased costs, and reduced accessibility for the very people who rely on it most. This is not a minor bureaucratic shift; it is a direct assault on a service that has connected Americans for centuries. The American people overwhelmingly support the USPS. Polling consistently shows that 70% of Americans approve of it, recognizing its reliability and critical role in everyday life. Instead of dismantling it, Congress should be working to strengthen it—expanding its workforce, increasing funding, and eliminating unnecessary financial burdens that have artificially weakened its stability. Unlike other government agencies, the USPS operates as a self-sustaining entity, generating its own revenue rather than relying on taxpayer funding. Any effort to merge it with the Department of Commerce would open the door to political interference, compromising its independence and efficiency. The USPS is not a business to be sold off to the highest bidder; it is a public service designed to serve every American, regardless of income or geography. This attack on the Postal Service is not about efficiency or modernization—it is about power and control. Weakening or dismantling the USPS would harm small businesses, veterans, the elderly, and millions of everyday Americans who rely on it. Congress must reject any effort to abolish, privatize, or merge the USPS and instead focus on ensuring its long-term success. The Postal Service is not just a government agency—it is a constitutional institution that belongs to the people, and it must be protected.