President Donald Trump dismissed Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden via email, part of a broader action to remove officials resistant to his administration. Hayden, notable for being the first woman and African American in the role, faced criticism from conservative groups for allegedly endorsing politically charged children's literature. The ongoing trend of purgings in various federal agencies indicates a concerted effort by Trump to eliminate dissent within his administration, aligning with conservative advocacy groups' agendas.
A spokesperson for the Library of Congress confirmed that the White House told Hayden she was dismissed.
The American Accountability Foundation accused her and other library leaders of promoting children's books with 'radical' content and literary material authored by Trump opponents.
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