Louis DeJoy

FBI Investigates DeJoy Over Alleged Straw Donor Campaign Finance Scheme

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The FBI launched an investigation into Postmaster General Louis DeJoy over allegations that he orchestrated an illegal straw donor campaign finance scheme at his former company, New Breed Logistics. Former employees told the Washington Post that DeJoy pressured them to make political donations to …

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DeJoy House Testimony Refuses to Restore Mail Sorting Machines Despite Court Concerns

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Postmaster General Louis DeJoy testified before the House Oversight and Reform Committee in a contentious marathon hearing where he repeatedly refused to restore mail sorting machines that had been removed or disconnected under his leadership, despite widespread mail delays and concerns about the …

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DeJoy Removes 711 Mail Sorting Machines During Mail-In Voting Surge

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Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, appointed despite lacking postal experience and having conflicts of interest with USPS competitors, removed 711 high-speed mail sorting machines capable of processing 21.4 million pieces per hour during the 2020 election mail voting surge. DeJoy also eliminated …

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Louis DeJoy Begins Serving as Postmaster General Despite Conflicts of Interest

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Louis DeJoy officially began serving as the 75th Postmaster General of the United States and USPS Chief Executive Officer, having been unanimously selected by the USPS Board of Governors on May 6, 2020. DeJoy was a major Republican Party megadonor who contributed over $1.2 million to Trump’s …

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