Donald Trump terminated Carla Hayden as Librarian of Congress, reportedly influenced by conservative backlash. Hayden, the first woman and African American to hold the position, was dismissed via email shortly after criticism from the American Accountability Foundation, which accused her of endorsing political content opposing Trump. This event aligns with Trump's broader strategy of removing officials seen as obstacles to his administration's policies, evident in similar recent firings across federal agencies including FEMA.
Carla, the email began. On behalf of President Donald J Trump, I am writing to inform you that your position as the Librarian of Congress is terminated effective immediately.
Hayden faced backlash from a conservative advocacy group that targeted her for promoting children's books with 'radical content' and literature by Trump opponents.
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