Carla Hayden, the first woman and African American to occupy the position, had been targeted in recent days by a right-leaning group.

President Donald Trump has abruptly fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden as the White House continues to purge the federal government of those perceived to oppose the president and his agenda.

U.S President Donald Trump's administration has fired the Librarian of Congress, Carla D. Hayden, the New York Times reported on Thursday, citing a spokesperson for the organization.