Firing of Carla Hayden as Librarian of Congress

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Carla Hayden, the first woman and first African American Librarian of Congress, was abruptly fired by President Trump, sparking outrage from Democratic leaders. Hayden was praised for modernizing the Library of Congress and making it more accessible.

Key Points

  • Carla Hayden was nominated by former President Obama and confirmed by the Senate in 2016
  • She was abruptly fired by President Trump via email
  • Hayden's firing led to backlash from Democratic leaders and advocates
  • The Library of Congress holds a vast collection of the nation's books and history

Pros

  • Carla Hayden was the first woman and first African American Librarian of Congress
  • She was praised for modernizing the Library of Congress and making it more accessible

Cons

  • Her firing sparked outrage from Democratic leaders
  • Conservative advocacy groups accused her of promoting 'radical' content and being 'anti-Trump'