Padilla Statement Condemning Trump’s Sudden Firing of Librarian of Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, with oversight over the Library of Congress, issued the following statement after President Trump abruptly fired Dr. Carla Hayden from her role as the Librarian of Congress:

"President Trump's unjustified decision to fire Dr. Carla Hayden as the Librarian of Congress is deeply troubling and just the latest example of Trump's assault on the legislative branch of government. It's also the latest demonstration of his blatant disregard for public servants who dedicate their lives to serving the American people.

"I thank Dr. Hayden for her many years of dedicated public service and historic, barrier-breaking career. As the Library of Congress - NOT Donald Trump - works to appoint an interim Librarian, I stand ready in the Senate to fulfill my constitutional advice and consent role to confirm a new experienced and qualified Librarian of Congress - not a political pawn of the President."

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