Hayden, who was appointed by President Barack Obama in 2016, was the first woman and the first African American to hold the position.

President Donald Trump on Thursday fired Carla Hayden, the Librarian of Congress - the first woman and first African American to hold the position. She was informed of the decision in a terse, two-sentence email.

Carla Hayden has championed books by diverse authors. 'We felt she did not fit the needs of the American people,' White House spokeswoman said.