Attorney General Pam Bondi has terminated a Justice Department staff member after she was caught on camera making an obscene gesture at National Guard troops in Washington, D.C. The employee, Elizabeth Baxter, was seen flipping off the soldiers and telling them to “f*** off,” according to reports.
Bondi announced the firing in a post on X, emphasizing that such behavior is unacceptable. She stated, “If you oppose our mission and disrespect law enforcement — you will NO LONGER work at DOJ.” This action reflects the department’s commitment to supporting law enforcement and upholding the agenda of the Trump administration.
Baxter reportedly boasted about her encounter with the National Guard to a security guard at the Justice Department. She admitted to making the rude gesture at the Metro Center Metro Stop and expressed her negative feelings about the National Guard in subsequent conversations.
Interestingly, Baxter worked in the same building as another former employee, Sean Charles Dunn, who was recently fired for a separate incident involving a Subway sandwich thrown at a Customs and Border Patrol officer. Dunn’s actions also drew public attention when he yelled insults at federal agents.
Bondi has been vocal about addressing what she calls the "Deep State" within the Department of Justice. She has made it clear that disrespecting government officials and law enforcement will not be tolerated in her administration.
This incident highlights ongoing tensions between government employees and law enforcement, as well as the administration’s push to maintain a supportive stance toward military and law enforcement personnel.
