DeLauro on the Firing of the Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden

WASHINGTON — House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) issued the following statement on President Trump’s abrupt firing of the Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden:

“Every Member of Congress I know—Democratic or Republican—loves and respects Dr. Carla Hayden. A ‘fighter of freedom’ and a guardian of our nation’s truth and intellectual legacy, Dr. Hayden was just abruptly and callously fired by President Trump. 

“Dr. Hayden’s tenure has been marked by a steadfast commitment to accessibility, modernization, and the democratization of knowledge. Her dismissal is not just an affront to her historic service but a direct attack on the independence of one of our most revered institutions. This is yet another example in the disturbing pattern of the President removing dedicated public servants without cause—likely to fill the position with one of his ‘friends’ who is not qualified and does not care about protecting America’s legacy.

“This move undermines the foundational principles of our democracy and erodes public trust in our institutions. The Trump Administration must provide a transparent explanation for this decision. I urge my colleagues in Congress—especially the Republicans who benefited from Dr. Hayden’s work—to stand united in defending the integrity of the Library of Congress.

“Dr. Hayden’s service and the preservation of our nation’s history and culture should transcend partisan politics.”

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