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Carla Hayden Dismissed as Librarian of Congress: What Happened?

6/13/2025

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Carla Hayden's groundbreaking eight-year tenure as Librarian of Congress came to an unexpected end when President Trump dismissed her via email. As the first woman and African American in the role, she championed public access to library resources, even as she faced mounting criticism. Hayden's departure leaves many questioning the motives behind her abrupt exit.

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Carla Hayden's groundbreaking eight-year tenure as Librarian of Congress came to an unexpected end when President Trump dismissed her via email. As the first woman and African American in the role, she championed public access to library resources, even as she faced mounting criticism. Hayden's departure leaves many questioning the motives behind her abrupt exit.