Postal Service leader tested by Trump's mail voting crackdown
Summary
David Steiner, leader of the U.S. Postal Service, faced criticism for his role in enforcing President Trump's rules limiting mail-in voting. Steiner finalized a rule to restrict mail ballots after Trump's executive order but stopped part of the plan after the Supreme Court blocked it. He says the Postal Service follows orders from the government and courts, not personal choices.Key Facts
- David Steiner is the top official of the U.S. Postal Service.
- President Trump signed an order this year limiting mail-in voting.
- Steiner helped create a rule to enforce Trump's order.
- The U.S. Supreme Court blocked part of the Trump administration’s mail voting rules.
- Steiner stopped work on a government portal for voter rolls after the court decision.
- Some Democrats and Republicans criticized Steiner for supporting Trump’s actions.
- Steiner says the Postal Service is an independent agency and must follow legal orders.
- Steiner previously criticized Trump’s leadership style in 2007, before Trump’s presidency.
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