DOJ Paralegal Fired for Cursing National Guard in D.C. Incident
BREAKING: A Department of Justice (DOJ) paralegal has been fired after an explosive incident involving the National Guard in Washington, D.C. Earlier today, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the termination of Elizabeth Baxter for her inappropriate conduct towards a National Guard member, highlighting the administration’s zero-tolerance stance on disrespect towards law enforcement.
The incident occurred on August 18, 2023, when Baxter, who works in the DOJ’s environmental division, arrived at the 4CON building shortly after 8:20 a.m. Surveillance footage allegedly captured her flipping off a National Guard member at the Metro Center Metro Stop, followed by a vulgar outburst, “F–k the National Guard,” directed at a security guard. Bondi confirmed the termination, asserting, “If you oppose our mission and disrespect law enforcement — you will NO LONGER work at DOJ.”
This high-profile dismissal reflects the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to crack down on crime in the capital, as federal law enforcement presence increases. Hundreds of federal agents and National Guard troops have been deployed to the streets of D.C. as part of this initiative.
In a pointed statement, Bondi emphasized the DOJ’s commitment to supporting law enforcement, stating, “Today, I took action to terminate a DOJ employee for inappropriate conduct towards National Guard service members in D.C.” This incident follows a similar firing of another DOJ paralegal, Sean Charles Dunn, who was dismissed for allegedly throwing a sandwich at a Customs and Border Protection agent.
Baxter’s termination was formalized in a letter from Bondi, effective immediately, following an internal investigation. In a disturbing continuation of her behavior, Baxter reportedly boasted about confronting the National Guard to a security guard on her return to work, emphasizing her disdain and stating, “I told them to F–k off!”
As federal officials ramp up security measures in D.C., public sentiment surrounding these incidents is fierce. The actions taken by the DOJ may prompt discussions about conduct expectations for government employees, especially in a climate increasingly sensitive to law enforcement relations.
The DOJ’s crackdown on misconduct serves as a reminder to public servants of the high standards expected in representing federal agencies. As the situation evolves, observers will be watching closely for any further disciplinary actions or public responses from the DOJ and the National Guard.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story as more details emerge.
