Leader Schumer Statement On President Trump Firing The Librarian Of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden

New York N.Y. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) released the following statement after Donald Trump fired Dr. Carla Hayden as the Librarian of Congress:

“Donald Trump’s decision to fire Dr. Carla Hayden is the latest foray in his relentless campaign to dismantle the guardrails of our democracy and punish public servants who don't bend to his every will.

“Enough is enough. Just as we’ve moved to bring accountability to the Architect of the Capitol, we must assert our congressional prerogative by making the position of Librarian of Congress appointed by a Congressional commission— not by presidents that treat federal appointments like reality TV prizes. 

 “Dr. Hayden is a trailblazer, a scholar, and a public servant of the highest order. She brought integrity, vision, and truth to the Library of Congress. That she is being ousted by a man who knows more about sowing division than preserving knowledge is an insult not only to her but to every American who values facts, history, and truth."

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