The move signals a massive escalation of attacks on the post office, especially its privatization, which Trump supports.

David Steiner is a member of FedEx’s board and was previously the leader of sanitation company Waste Management.

Trump accused of forcing ‘hostile takeover’ of USPS by pressuring them to appoint FedEx board member as postmaster general - ...

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The news heightens concerns that the administration is pushing the independent mail agency toward privatization.

The U.S. Postal Service board of governors is set to vote soon on a FedEx official to lead the agency, according to a newspaper report.

strongly condemns the reported selection of David P. Steiner to lead the Postal Service. Steiner comes directly from service on FedEx’s board of directors, presenting a clear conflict of interest.

President Donald Trump has signed off on appointing FedEx board member David Steiner as the next U.S. postmaster general, The Washington Post reported. (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves) ...