New Delhi, Feb. 19 -- Louis DeJoy, the Postmaster General of the United States, has announced his decision to step down after nearly five years at the helm of the Postal Service. His tenure was marked by the coronavirus pandemic, an increase in mail-in election ballots, and efforts to curb financial losses through cost and service cuts.

In a letter on February 17, DeJoy formally requested the USPS Board of Governors to begin the search for his successor. He pledged to assist in the transition to ensure minimal disruption to the Postal Service and the American people.

DeJoy took office in the summer of 2020 during President Donald Trump's first term. A former logistics business owner and Republican donor, he was the first postmaster gene...