Trump Must Step In to Fix Postal Service Delays

Calls grow for former president to use his authority to improve mail delivery during winter storms

Feb. 6, 2026 at 3:31am

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A Columbus resident is calling on former President Donald Trump to intervene and improve United States Postal Service (USPS) mail delivery, which has been severely disrupted by recent winter storms. The writer argues that Trump could use his presidential powers to make changes such as reducing home mail delivery to once a week, similar to residential trash or recycling pickup schedules.

Why it matters

Reliable mail delivery is a critical public service, and the disruptions caused by winter weather highlight ongoing challenges with the USPS. Improving mail service could have wide-ranging impacts on businesses, households, and communities that rely on timely mail delivery.

The details

The writer reports not having received home mail delivery since January 27th, despite the USPS Informed Delivery service indicating there is a significant backlog of mail and packages waiting to be delivered. The writer suggests that reducing home delivery to once a week, similar to trash and recycling pickup schedules, could help the USPS manage the workload during severe weather events.

  • Home mail delivery has been disrupted since January 27, 2026.
  • The letter was published on February 6, 2026.

The players

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States, who the writer believes could use his authority to make changes to improve USPS mail delivery.

Benjamin Franklin

The founder of the United States Postal Service, who the writer believes would approve of the writer's proposal for a "One Big Beautiful Mail System for 2026 and beyond."

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What they’re saying

“President Donald Trump could probably make this happen with his pen after he cajoles Congress to go along with him. One Big Beautiful Mail System for 2026 and beyond. Benjamin Franklin would give it his stamp of approval.”

— Jeff Greek, Columbus Resident (The Dispatch)

What’s next

The writer suggests that former President Trump could use his executive authority to make changes to the USPS, such as reducing home mail delivery to once a week, in order to improve mail service during severe winter weather events.

The takeaway

This letter highlights the ongoing challenges with the United States Postal Service, particularly during extreme weather conditions, and calls for former President Trump to intervene and implement reforms to improve mail delivery for businesses and households that rely on timely service.