In a significant move, the President has dismissed Carla Hayden, the first Black and first female Librarian of Congress, and appointed Todd Blanche, a deputy attorney general who formerly defended him in a hush money trial, as the acting head of the Library. This abrupt decision has sparked outrage among Democrats and cultural institutions, with accusations of the firings being tied to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. Senior Justice Department officials, now tasked with overseeing the Library, faced access denial, indicating a standoff between the new administration and established cultural entities. This development is seen as part of a broader effort by Trump to extend his influence over Congress through its Library, raising concerns about the impartiality of such institutions.