Dr. Carla Hayden, who made historical past as the primary African American lady to be appointed to guide the Library of Congress, was abruptly fired by President Trump on Thursday amid his continued purge of federal staff perceived to be in opposition to his agenda.
The Library of Congress confirmed Hayden’s termination.
“Tonight, the White House informed Librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden, that she has been relieved of her position effective immediately,” a spokesperson mentioned.
“Enough is enough,” mentioned Senate Democratic Chief Chuck Schumer, who referred to as Hayden “a “trailblazer” and “a public servant of the highest order.”
The firing of Hayden is the most recent in Trump’s ongoing makes an attempt to dismantle DEI initiatives inside authorities companies.
Hayden had not too long ago come beneath fireplace from the conservative advocacy group American Accountability Basis, which accused her earlier on Thursday of selling anti-Trump materials and youngsters’s books with “radical” content material, whereas calling for her to get replaced.
President Trump fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden (inset) through e mail on Thursday, Might 8, 2025. (AP; Getty)
Hayden grew to become the 14th librarian of Congress when President Obama appointed her in 2016. A local of Tallahassee, Fla., she beforehand served as director of the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore for 23 years earlier than her Senate affirmation.
She was the primary librarian of Congress to occupy the place and not using a lifetime appointment in its 225-year historical past. Her 10-year tenure was set to finish in 2026.
