"House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) praised Carla Hayden as 'an accomplished, principled and distinguished Librarian of Congress' while condemning Trump's firing as disgraceful."
"The American Accountability Foundation labeled Carla Hayden as 'woke, anti-Trump, and promotes trans-ing kids', which framed the narrative leading up to her firing."
President Trump unexpectedly terminated Carla Hayden, the first woman and black Librarian of Congress, sparking outrage among Democrats. Hayden, nominated by Obama in 2016, faced accusations from conservative groups of promoting a 'radical' agenda in children's literature. Her contributions included modernizing the Library and increasing access via initiatives in rural areas. Democrats condemned the firing, emphasizing her distinguished service and the abrupt, impersonal nature of the dismissal via an email from the White House. This incident underscored ongoing tensions surrounding book censorship and historical narratives in American culture.
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