Trump Fires Librarian of Congress, Sparking Democratic Outrage

The abrupt dismissal of Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden by President Trump has sparked widespread outrage among Democrats. Hayden, appointed in 2016 by President Obama, was the first woman and African American to hold this prestigious position. Her ten-year term was set to expire next year. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries denounced the firing, stating it's "part of Trump's ongoing effort to ban books, whitewash American history, and turn back the clock." The Library of Congress, under Hayden's leadership, holds a vast collection of rare books and historical artifacts. The Trump administration has yet to name a successor. This event underscores the ongoing political tensions surrounding access to information and the preservation of historical narratives.