President Trump's firing of Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden has sparked significant backlash from former U.S. poet laureates and Democratic leaders. Critics, including Sen. Chuck Schumer, view this dismissal as an attack on libraries and an extension of Trump's cultural reshaping efforts. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt claimed concerns over 'inappropriate books' justified Hayden's removal, although supporters praised her work in digitizing and modernizing the library. Hayden, the first woman and first African American to hold the position, was set to complete a 10-year term next year. The move coincides with significant staff changes at other cultural institutions under Trump.

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