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New Librarian of Congress Fired by President Trump

In a surprising turn of events, President Donald Trump has given the boot to Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden. The White House, on a mission to remove anyone who doesn’t see eye to eye with the president’s ideas, sent Hayden an email late Thursday notifying her of the termination. Hayden, who made history as the first woman and African American to hold the position, was confirmed by the Senate in 2016.

The email from the Presidential Personnel Office began with a straightforward message: “Carla, you’re out. Thanks for your service.” The Library of Congress spokesperson confirmed that Hayden was indeed let go. The firing comes amidst criticism from a conservative group called the American Accountability Foundation, who accused Hayden of pushing “radical” children’s books and literature by Trump critics. Not really sure why this matters, but apparently, they wanted a new guy for the job.

Trump’s press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, stated that Hayden was axed due to her actions in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. According to Leavitt, Hayden didn’t quite meet the needs of the American people and put “inappropriate books” in the library for kids. She added that Trump had every right to remove her from her position. So, there you have it.

The firing of Hayden is just one in a series of oustings across different government agencies that Trump has been carrying out. From the Justice Department to the Pentagon, officials are being shown the door if they don’t align with the president’s vision. It seems like conservative voices are the ones pulling the trigger on these decisions. One day, you’re testifying against dismantling FEMA, the next day, you’re out of a job.

Democrats in Congress are not pleased with the sudden dismissal of Hayden. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer called her a “trailblazer,” while Rep. Rosa DeLauro demanded an explanation for the firing. Others praised Hayden for her efforts to modernize the Library of Congress and make it more accessible to the public. Seems like Trump’s decisions aren’t sitting well with everyone.

The Library of Congress, an institution holding a treasure trove of books and history, is now under the temporary leadership of Robert Newlen. Hayden, who dedicated her career to promoting reading and knowledge, now finds herself in an unexpected situation. Some might say this is just another day in the Trump administration’s drama-filled tenure. Let’s see what happens next.