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‘The Slide Away From Democracy Continues’: George Latimer Slams Trump For Firing Librarian Of Congress
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5/15/2025
During Thursday’s remarks on the House floor, Rep. George Latimer (D-NY) spoke about President Trump’s dismissal of the Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden.
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President Trump fired the Librarian of Congress, just one year shy of completing her 10-year
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term. He also fired the head of the U.S. Copyright Office, replacing them with his
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former lawyers and current DOJ appointees. While the President may get to appoint the
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Librarian, these offices are under the jurisdiction of Congress and we should be consulted. I've
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raised concerns about troubling patterns that we've seen emerging in our country, patterns
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that echo tactics of regimes in Hungary, North Korea, and Venezuela. These are not governments
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we admire, yet this latest move fits that mold. The Library of Congress is the world's largest
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library and a symbol of our commitment to free thought. We have seen growing attacks on libraries
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and books nationwide. Now it seems even the Library of Congress is not off limits. While
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personnel were fired, this is about power. Who controls what Americans read, learn and dream?
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When you limit access to knowledge, you limit freedom. And you send a clear message, questioning
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authority is no longer welcome. The slide away from democracy continues. Mr. Speaker, I yield
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back.
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The gentleman yields.
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