Ron Johnson: “The Postmaster General was not appointed by President Trump.”

“I hope we can stick to the facts in this hearing today. One fact that needs to be highlighted to refute one part of the false narrative is that The Postmaster General was not appointed by President Trump. The bipartisan Postal Board of Governors engaged a professional search firm that identified Lewis DeJoy as an outstanding candidate with the necessary background and skill set to tackle the enormous challenges facing the postal system.” (00:39–00:42)

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