An anonymous mail carrier revealed what he’s been witnessing from inside the USPS, in light of Trump’s recent admission that he’s blocking funding ahead of the 2020 election.

“He’s trying to mess with the collection of absentee ballots. Period.” http://read.medium.com/5mblR04 

Recently, mailbox removal has become a common sight in many neighborhoods.

The anonymous USPS worker says that while mailbox removal is technically “normal,” the current rate of removal is not. http://read.medium.com/5mblR04 

The USPS worker says that in wealthier neighborhoods, this poses less of a risk.

But in cities, many apartment buildings have boxes that are not clearly labeled, which can cause problems with something as important as ballots. http://read.medium.com/5mblR04 

Mailboxes are one thing.

But the high-speed sorting machines that are being removed? That’s where the USPS worker expressed great concern. “We need those. That’s what’s going to slow down the ballots.”

See this @genmag fact-check for more: http://read.medium.com/C3nV8oi 

The USPS worker says they and their coworkers are not allowed to discuss what’s going on in the workplace.

Under the HATCH Act, postal workers are not allowed to engage in political activity—including expressing any opinions on the situation. http://read.medium.com/5mblR04 

Even in the case of Trump’s public comments, as @genmag cites below, federal employees can’t attend a protest in uniform.

But the USPS worker has strong feelings: “Trump is trying to mess with the collection of absentee ballots.” http://read.medium.com/C3nV8oi 

In addition to going into their own community to make sure boxes are properly labeled, the USPS worker keeps stamps in their mail truck on their route.

And they’re determined to make sure ballots get counted on election day.

Full story: http://read.medium.com/5mblR04