Psaki: Trump's takeover of the Library of Congress is about 'more than just books'
May 18, 2025
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as posted by the channelDeputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, who represented Donald Trump in his 2024 New York hush money trial, has been appointed acting Librarian of Congress, replacing Carla Hayden. The White House dismissed Hayden following conservative criticism of her alleged “woke” agenda. Jen Psaki fact-checks the White House's claims and explains why Trump's installation of Blanche is “incredibly concerning.”
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