President Donald J. Trump has officially fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, making good on his promise to root out leftist activism from American institutions. Hayden, a Democrat appointed by Barack Obama in 2016, had been using her position to push radical gender theory and so-called “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” (DEI) programs that many parents and taxpayers find deeply inappropriate—especially for children.
The firing was effective immediately, and came via a straightforward email from the White House’s Presidential Personnel Office. No bureaucratic games, no endless reviews—just action.
Hayden made history as the first black woman to lead the Library of Congress, but rather than stewarding the nation’s collection with dignity, she used her platform to promote leftist talking points. Her agenda included pushing gender ideology and controversial children’s books under the banner of “inclusion,” all while ignoring the values of millions of conservative families.
Under Hayden, the Library of Congress became another vessel for the progressive machine. Instead of protecting America's literary heritage, she prioritized social engineering and political virtue signaling.
She actively expanded materials and programs that injected sexual identity content into children’s spaces, all while taxpayer dollars funded it. Her DEI initiatives mirrored the same ideologies sweeping through schools, corporations, and government agencies—often under the radar, and always under the guise of “equity.”
The Backlash—and the Response
Conservative watchdogs and parents alike had raised alarms. Groups like the American Accountability Foundation exposed how the library was being manipulated to serve ideological ends. The firing came not a moment too soon.
Predictably, Democrat leaders flew into outrage. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries decried the move as an "attack" on democracy. But the truth is simple: President Trump is restoring balance and integrity to our institutions—something the left just can’t stand.