President Trump fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden:
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- President Trump abruptly fired Carla Hayden, the first woman and African American in the role.
- The dismissal followed criticism from conservative groups accusing Hayden of promoting 'radical' content.
- Democratic leaders in Congress expressed outrage over the decision and praised Hayden's contributions to the library.
- Robert Newlen will serve as acting librarian until further notice.
Libraries are the great equalizer.— Carla Hayden, during National Library Week.
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