THREAD: The argument that the Post Office is a financial failure because of poor operations is false.

Funding pensions is their biggest challenge. That legislation was led by Democrats and signed by a Republican president.

The priority of the US Postal Service is to serve the American people, not to make money. According to an April PEW Research Center survey, an overwhelming 91% of respondents have a favorable view of the USPS- higher than any other federal agency.

By comparison: Department of Energy, Department of Transportation, Department of Education, Defense Department DO NOT operate at a PROFIT.

The pentagon made $35T in accounting adjustments last year - underscoring the Defense Department’s inability to balance their budget. Yet, Trump has not addressed this issue. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-01-22/pentagon-racks-up-35-trillion-in-accounting-changes-in-one-year

The mail delays TODAY are impacting Americans, especially in rural America who get social security checks via USPS and the VA.
And don't forget members who get medications via USPS.

Since the pandemic began, over 30,000 small businesses have closed permanently. Over 1/2 of those still in business are concerned they will not make it.

Supply chain and shipping delays will cause even more strain, especially as many have pivoted to online vs brick & mortar.

Unlike big business, they have almost no control over these critical variables.

There are major economic, health & well-being implications caused by mail slow down.