WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) issued the following statement regarding President Trump's dismissal of Dr. Carla Hayden from her position as Librarian of Congress:

"Throughout her historic tenure as the Librarian of Congress, my friend Dr. Carla Hayden has demonstrated time and time again that she is a patriot and one of the most qualified professionals to hold the post in history. Over the past nine years, she has modernized the Library of Congress, expanded Americans' access to the library resources, improved the institution's efficiency, and preserved America's history. She has done so in cooperation with both Democrats and Republicans. Donald Trump dismissed her last night with an abrupt, two-sentence email from one of his lackeys.

"Once again, Trump makes it clear that he doesn't care if the government works for the American people. He only cares if it works for him and him alone. Dr. Hayden's removal ought to concern every American who believes in government efficiency, transparency, and integrity.

"I thank Dr. Hayden for her service. She has the respect and admiration of so many on both sides of the aisle. Donald Trump can never take that away.

"It is deeply disappointing that someone so extraordinarily qualified by ability and experience would have her service to the Congress and the country so shamefully cut short."