Attorney General Fires DOJ Paralegal Over Inappropriate Conduct

Attorney General Pam Bondy has dismissed another paralegal from the Department of Justice. This incident followed a recent encounter involving members of the National Guard in Washington, D.C.

Elizabeth Baxter, who worked in the Department’s Environmental Division, reported for duty at 8:20 a.m. on August 18 at the DOJ’s “4CON” building. Bondy stated to the media, “Today, I took action to terminate DOJ employees due to inappropriate conduct against DC National Guard members.”

She added that the DOJ is dedicated to supporting President Trump’s agenda and ensuring public safety. Bondy emphasized, “If you oppose our mission and downplay law enforcement, you’re no longer working for DOJ.”

Later that same day, Baxter was caught on security cameras directing an obscene gesture at the National Guard while yelling expletives. Reports allege that she even showed her middle finger to security guards, effectively bragging about her actions.

On August 25, she allegedly continued this behavior, expressing her disdain for the National Guard to the guards at the department.

Bondy also noted that nearly 200 arrests have been made recently, underscoring the administration’s push to enhance the presence of federal law enforcement in D.C., which is part of a broader initiative to curb crime.

Baxter’s termination follows a similar incident in which another DOJ paralegal, Shawn Charles Dan, was fired for allegedly throwing a sandwich at a customs officer in D.C. Dan initially faced felony charges, which were later downgraded to a misdemeanor, with potential imprisonment up to a year.