Trump Fires Librarian of Congress Amidst Political Purge
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President Trump abruptly fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden via email. Hayden, the first woman and African American to hold the position, was accused by a conservative group of promoting "radical" content. The firing, effective immediately, sparked outrage among Democrats who lauded Hayden's tenure and contributions to modernizing the library. This action is part of a broader pattern of Trump removing federal officials perceived as opposing his agenda.
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