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President Trump fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden

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Carla Hayden was the first woman and the first African American to be librarian of Congress.

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KCEN Waco
President Trump fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden (opens KCEN Waco)
Published May 8, 2025
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Carla Hayden was the first woman and the first African American to be librarian of Congress.
NPR
Librarian of Congress firing is latest move in upheaval of U.S. cultural institutions (opens NPR)
Published May 8, 2025
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President Trump fired Carla Hayden, the Librarian of Congress, via email late Thursday night, the latest in a string of actions the president has taken to shape American cultural institutions.
NBC 6 South Florida
President Trump fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden amid 'woke' criticism (opens NBC 6 South Florida)
Published May 8, 2025
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President Trump abruptly fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden as the White House purges the government of those perceived to oppose his agenda.
CNN
Trump administration fires librarian of Congress (opens CNN)
Published May 8, 2025
CNN's feed description
The White House on Thursday notified Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden that she was removed from her position, a spokesperson for the Library of Congress told CNN.
The Hollywood Reporter
Trump Fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published May 8, 2025
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Donald Trump fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden as the White House continues to purge people perceived to oppose the president and his agenda.
NBC News
Trump abruptly fires Librarian of Congress (opens NBC News)
Published May 8, 2025
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WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump fired the Librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden, on Thursday, according to a copy of her termination email obtained by NBC News.
Newsweek
Trump firing Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden sparks backlash online (opens Newsweek)
Published May 8, 2025
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Dr. Carla Hayden, nominee of former President Barack Obama, was the first woman and Black congressional librarian.
The Hill
Trump fires librarian of Congress (opens The Hill)
Published May 8, 2025
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President Trump fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, who was the first woman and the first African American to be librarian of Congress.
KOB 4
President fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden as White House continues purge of perceived Trump opponents (opens KOB 4)
Published May 8, 2025
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President fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden as White House continues purge of perceived Trump opponents.
Roll Call
Trump abruptly fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden (opens Roll Call)
Published May 8, 2025
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Trump has fired Carla Hayden, the longtime head of the Library of Congress, a move Democrats panned as “callous” and “ignorant.”
New York Times
Trump Administration Fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden (opens New York Times)
Published May 8, 2025
New York Times's feed description
Dr. Carla D. Hayden was the first African American and the first woman to serve as the head of the Library of Congress. Her firing drew a furious response from Democrats.
Digital Journal
Trump fires librarian of US Congress (opens Digital Journal)
Published May 8, 2025
Digital Journal's feed description
US President Donald Trump has fired the country's top librarian, his spokeswoman confirmed Friday, cutting short the term of the only woman and first
Black Enterprise
Librarian Of Congress' Carla Hayden Abruptly Fired Amid Trump’s Massive Government Purge (opens Black Enterprise)
Published May 8, 2025
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Despite accusations of not pushing Trump's agenda, Hayden was known for creating a new way for Library visitors to view the reading room.
The Daily Caller
Trump Admin Fires Librarian Of Congress Carla Hayden (opens The Daily Caller)
Published May 8, 2025
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'Thank you for your service'
Hot Air
Trump Fires Longtime Librarian of Congress (opens Hot Air)
Published May 8, 2025
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Trump administration fires librarian of Congress | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
Published May 8, 2025
Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description
The Trump administration fired the librarian of Congress, Carla D. Hayden, on Thursday, drawing swift outcry from Democrats. Hayden was the first African American and first woman to serve as the head of the institution.
FOX 5 DC
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden fired by President Trump (opens FOX 5 DC)
Published May 8, 2025
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Dr. Carla Hayden, the Librarian of Congress, was fired via email Thursday night by President Trump.
CBS News
Trump fires longtime Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden (opens CBS News)
Published May 8, 2025
CBS News's feed description
Carla Hayden has been the Librarian of Congress since 2016. She was the first woman and African American to hold the position.
Townhall
Trump Just Fired the Librarian of Congress (opens Townhall)
Published May 8, 2025
New York Post
Trump fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden in abrupt move, sending Democrats into a frenzy (opens New York Post)
Published May 8, 2025
New York Post's feed description
President Donald Trump unexpectedly fired Library of Congress head Carla Hayden on Thursday in a move that sent Democrats into a frenzy.
Truthout
Trump Abruptly Fires Librarian of Congress, Sparking Widespread Outrage (opens Truthout)
Published May 8, 2025
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Carla Hayden is the first woman and first African American to lead the largest national library in the world.
Washington Examiner
Trump fires librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, outraging Democrats (opens Washington Examiner)
Published May 8, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
Trump fired the Librarian of Congress via email.
MyNorthwest
President Donald Trump fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden (opens MyNorthwest)
Published May 8, 2025
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump abruptly fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden on Thursday as the White House continues to purge the federal
WMUR
President Trump fires Librarian of Congress (opens WMUR)
Published May 8, 2025
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President Trump has abruptly fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden
Breitbart News
You're Fired: Trump Dismisses Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden (opens Breitbart News)
Published May 8, 2025
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Carla Hayden, the Librarian of Congress, was fired by President Donald Trump and informed of her demise courtesy of an email.

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