Democrats urge FBI to open criminal inquiry into postmaster general

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Source: The Guardian

Two members of a key congressional committee have asked the FBI to open a criminal investigation of the leadership of the US Postal Service (USPS), alleging the postmaster general, a Trump mega-donor, has slowed mail delivery in an attempt to rig the presidential election.

“There is evidence that making mail-in balloting more difficult may be one of the motivations for the changes instituted at the Post Office,” Ted Lieu of California and Hakeem Jeffries of New York, both Democrats, wrote in a letter to the FBI director, Christopher Wray.

An unprecedented number of states have instituted mail-in voting in response to the coronavirus pandemic, citing the efficacy of the process in states that have used it for years. The USPS has come under intense scrutiny for policy changes announced as Trump attacks mail-in voting.

The two Democrats’ letter referred to reports that the postmaster general, Louis DeJoy, and the USPS board of governors “have retarded the passage of mail”, and said evidence suggests actions have been taken “to affect mail-in balloting or was motivated by personal financial reasons”.

Read more: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/usps-crisis-democrats-urge-fbi-to-open-criminal-inquiry-into-postmaster-general/ar-BB183NJR?li=BBnbfcQ&ocid=DELLDHP

[Thekaspervote]

1. Let's hope it gains traction!!

[moreland01]

2. How about

an immediate Cease & Decist order to stop dismantling the Post Office?

[Evolve Dammit]

3. Excellent question; or restraining order for a Constitutionally created entity??

[SheltieLover]

4. K&R!

[Backseat Driver]

5. Here we go again...

The whistleblower allegations, the plain-sight public evidence, the announcement of investigations...Don't we know the plot of this thriller...the Director/Producer is running out of time to finish the mission of Season 1...

How about we pick some alternative FINALE-of-Season-1 wrap-ups we'd like to see! (How many seasons could this possibly last?)

[Illumination]

6. See your point Backseat Driver. This situation is an emergency & needs immediate remedy!

[demgrrrll]

7. DeJoy has already completed 95% of his task. He could give 2... about testifying.

He could quit now (and probably will). Bernie blocked Obama's appointees so all the board (that could have gotten rid of him) are Republican appointees. I like Katie Porter but the horse is already out of the barn.

[LiberalArkie]

9. Bernie blocked the appointees that the postal union requested. McConnell had it all stacked

and would not let Obamas appointees be confirmed.

[LiberalArkie]

10. Here is why

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100213915162

[demgrrrll]

11. I agree with the person who responded to that post. Perhaps an unintended consequence but a

consequence nonetheless.

[LiberalArkie]

12. I don't think anyone thought that McConnell would play all the games and have so much

hatred that he had.

[Mr.Bill]

8. A few points come to mind.

The FBI Director will likely ignore the request for an investigation.
If the Director starts an investigation, he will be fired.
Pelosi has good intentions, but giving the USPS more money is pointless with the current Postmaster in charge.
If the Postmaster decides to quit Trump will appoint someone far worse.

[Cha]

13. Hell yeah!