President Donald Trump fired the top librarian at the Library of Congress on Thursday, just days after a conservative watchdog group highlighted her promotion of liberal policies.
Carla Hayden, who has led the Library of Congress since her appointment by President Barack Obama in 2016, received an email on Thursday informing her that she had been fired. Hayden was criticized this week by the American Accountability Foundation, a non-profit government oversight and research organization, for her opposition to restricting minors’ access to sexually-themed books.
“Carla,” the email from Deputy Director of Presidential Personnel Trent Morse said. “On behalf of President Donald J. Trump, I am writing to inform you that your position as the Librarian of Congress is terminated effective immediately. Thank you for your service.”
The American Accountability Foundation praised the…
