Mnuchin says he was not involved in postmaster general selection
WASHINGTON, Aug 20 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Thursday he played no role in the selection of a supporter of President Donald Trump as the head of the U.S. Postal Service, even as a former official accused him of interfering in agency operations.
Democrats have harshly criticized Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, who was tapped by the board of governors to take over in June. Mnuchin said he was "surprised" to learn that DeJoy was a finalist for a job.
After heavy criticism, DeJoy said Tuesday he suspended all “operational initiatives” on the Postal Service through Election Day to "avoid even the appearance of any impact on election mail."
Separately, David C. Williams, the former vice chairman of U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors who stepped down in April, said Mnuchin had "politicized" the agency and suggested "decision making" for the Postal Service "was largely transferred to the Secretary of Treasury."
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