Fired Out: Trump Boots First African-American, First Female Librarian of Congress
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Trump designates initially African American individual to serve as Congress Librarian - Trump dismissed the initial African-American librarian of Congress from his post.
Carla Hayden made history as the first woman and the first African American to lead the Library of Congress, but her tenure was abruptly cut short by none other than President Donald Trump. The White House confirmed Hayden's dismissal in an email to her, a decision that was shared by Senator Martin Heinrich on Thursday. As of now, the library has been tight-lipped about the transition.
The Congress Library, nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., boasts the title of the world's largest library, with over 20 million cataloged entries. Hayden's journey as the institution's head began in 2016, and her contract was set to expire next year. The question of her successor remains unanswered.
Trump-aligned Group: Hayden Propagates Radical Transgender Ideologies
On the eve of her dismissal, the Trump-affiliated American Accountability Foundation claimed Hayden to be a promoter of controversial "sexual ideologies." They slammed her as a "woke" opponent of President Trump who advocates for the transgender community who challenge their biological identities. The organization's rallying cry was simple: "Fire her and hire someone new!"
Democrats have spoken out against Hayden's dismissal, with Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of the House of Representatives labeling it a "disgrace." He accused Trump of attempting to suppress books, rewrite American history, and roll back the cultural clock.
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[1] Hayden's dismissal has faced widespread criticism as a politically-motivated attack on the Library of Congress's independence. Supporters view it as part of a broader campaign to undermine federal arts and cultural institutions.
[2] As the first African American and first woman to hold the position of Librarian of Congress, Hayden was a trailblazer, appointed by President Barack Obama in 2016.
[3] Calls for legislative changes to shield the position from future political manipulation have arisen in response to Hayden's dismissal.
- The politically-motivated dismissal of Carla Hayden, the librarian of the Library of Congress, has sparked concerns over the independence of federal arts and cultural institutions in Washington D.C., with supporters viewing it as part of a broader campaign orchestrated by Donald Trump, the President of the United States.
- As the first African American and first woman to hold the position of Librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden faced criticism from Donald Trump's administration, who accused her of promoting radical transgender ideologies and seeking to undermine the President's policy-and-legislation agenda.
- Senator Martin Heinrich revealed the dismissal of Carla Hayden in an email from the White House, a decision that was met with public backlash, particularly from Democrats who believed it to be a blatant attempt at whitewashing the transition of leadership at the Library of Congress.
- Despite the controversy surrounding her dismissal, Carla Hayden made significant strides during her tenure as the librarian of Congress, presiding over one of the largest general-news and crime-and-justice collections in the world.
- With the question of her successor remaining unanswered, calls for legislative changes to protect the position of the Librarian of Congress from future political manipulation have gained traction in the midst of politics, seeking to prevent such politically-motivated dismissals in the future.
