Embattled Postmaster General Louis DeJoy testified before the US Senate on Friday that he will not reinstall more than 600 mail sorting machines that have been removed under his leadership.
Postal workers say the removal of these machines has contributed to major mail delays that could affect whether mail ballots are counted in the 2020 election.
Earlier this week, DeJoy announced that he was halting some planned changes to the USPS until after the election, following public outcry.
“Will you be bringing back any mail sorting machines that have been removed?”
USPS plants were ordered to remove 671 mail sorting machines that can efficiently process thousands of pieces of mail by the end of September.
President Trump has admitted that he is refusing to fund the USPS because he doesn’t want mail voting to be expanded.
Below is a list of all the sorting machines that have been removed:. »