President Donald Trump has fired Barack Obama-appointed Carla Hayden from her role as Librarian of Congress.
Hayden was removed by Trump through an abrupt email notification on Thursday, Breitbart reported.
Her unanticipated departure has elicited outrage from several notable Democrats.
Carla Hayden was initially appointed by former President Barack Obama in 2016.
She was expected to serve a renewable decade-long term.
However, Trump has chosen to fire Hayden one year before her term’s natural conclusion.
Hayden has made history as the first woman and the first African American to lead the Library of Congress.
Her appointment in 2016 marked a departure from tradition, as she is the first professional librarian to hold the position in many decades, a role typically filled by historians and scholars.
However, many have raised concerns that Obama had installed a liberal ally in the role.
The decision to remove Carla Hayden has sparked disquiet among several Democrats, who have been vocal about their disapproval.
In a terse, two-sentence message sent on behalf of President Trump, the White House deputy director of presidential personnel informed Hayden that she was being dismissed effective immediately.
This communication was confirmed by the Library of Congress spokesperson, who offered no additional remarks on the matter.
Hayden previously served as the head of the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore.
Her career also includes her time as president of the American Library Association from 2003 to 2004.
The dismissal has prompted a strong response from Democratic leaders.
Democrat House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) has condemned the manner of Hayden’s removal.
He argues that the decision was “unjust” and criticizes the method in which it was executed.
Jeffries accused Trump of trying to undermine American history and literature.
Senate Democrat Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) praised Hayden’s tenure.
Schumer is referring to her as a trailblazer of high regard.
He voiced his indignation succinctly with “Enough is enough.”
Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) also weighed in, complaining the dismissal was “callous.”
The Library of Congress, known as the largest library globally, has remained a quintessential part of American history since its establishment in 1800.
Acting as the research arm of Congress, it supports the nation’s lawmakers with an expansive array of resources.
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