President Donald Trump fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden on Thursday, a source familiar with the matter confirmed to The Hill.

Hayden was the first woman and the first African American to be Librarian of Congress.

A spokesperson for the library told The Hill in an email that “Tonight, the White House informed Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden that she has been relieved of her position.”

Democrats in Congress condemned the decision by the administration.

“Over the course of her tenure, Dr. Hayden brought the Library of Congress to the people, with initiatives........

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