Trump accused of ‘hostile takeover’ by tapping FedEx board member to lead USPS

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Trump accused of ‘hostile takeover’ by tapping FedEx board member to lead USPS

A major postal union is reacting with dismay to reports that the Trump administration is backing FedEx board member and former Waste Management CEO David Steiner to be appointed as the next postmaster general, comparing the choice to a “hostile takeover” of the historically independent mail service.“His selection isn’t just a conflict of interest—it’s an aggressive step toward handing America’s mail system over to corporate interests,” National Association of Letter Carriers Brian L. Renfroe said in a statement. “Private shippers have been waiting to get USPS out of parcel delivery for years. Steiner’s selection is an open invitation to do ..