Bondi dismisses DOJ employee for insulting National Guard in DC

Attorney General Pam Bondi just dropped the hammer on a Department of Justice employee who thought disrespecting our National Guard was a clever career move.

In a swift display of accountability, Bondi terminated DOJ paralegal Elizabeth Baxter on Friday for her inappropriate behavior toward National Guard members in Washington, D.C., while another paralegal, Sean Charles Dunn, was recently fired for allegedly assaulting a federal officer.

Let’s rewind to Aug. 18, when Baxter, a paralegal in the Environmental Defense Section at the DOJ’s 4CON building in the NoMa district of D.C., arrived at work with a story to tell. At 8:21 a.m., she bragged to a security guard about giving an obscene gesture to a National Guard member at the Metro Center Metro Stop. Talk about starting the day with a bang—and not the good kind.

Baxter’s Disrespect Caught on Camera

By midday on Aug. 18, at 12:18 p.m., Baxter wasn’t just talking the talk; she was walking the walk. DOJ security cameras captured her making an offensive gesture toward the National Guard, proving her disdain wasn’t a one-off quip. Turns out, actions have consequences, even in the nation’s capital.

Fast forward to Aug. 25, and Baxter was at it again, strolling into work with more venom to spew. She openly expressed her contempt for the National Guard to another DOJ security guard, doubling down on her earlier behavior. It’s almost as if she wanted to make sure everyone knew where she stood.

Security footage from that day didn’t do her any favors either. A photo obtained by The Post shows Baxter demonstrating to a guard exactly how she made the rude gesture toward a guardsman. Subtlety clearly isn’t her strong suit.

Bondi Takes Decisive Action on Baxter

After an investigation involving multiple witnesses, Bondi had seen enough. On Friday evening, she issued Baxter a termination letter, effective immediately, stripping her of her role as a Paralegal Specialist, GS-0950-11. “Today, I took action to terminate a DOJ employee for inappropriate conduct towards National Guard service members in DC,” Bondi told The Post.

Bondi didn’t stop there with her message. “This DOJ remains committed to defending President Trump’s agenda and fighting to make America safe again,” she declared, adding, “If you oppose our mission and disrespect law enforcement, you will NO LONGER work at DOJ.” That’s a line in the sand if there ever was one, and it’s hard to argue with the need for respect toward those who protect us.

But Baxter isn’t the only DOJ employee to face the axe recently. Another paralegal, Sean Charles Dunn, age 37, from the criminal division’s international affairs section in the same 4CON building, was fired earlier for his own misconduct. His story adds another layer to the ongoing push for accountability within the department.

Dunn’s Outburst Leads to Charges

On Aug. 10, Dunn allegedly lost his cool in D.C.’s U Street nightlife area, reportedly throwing a salami Subway sandwich at a Border Protection officer. If that wasn’t enough, he was arrested after hurling verbal abuse at federal authorities deployed by President Trump to tackle crime in the city. Shouting profanities at officers isn’t exactly a winning strategy for job security.

According to reports, Dunn screamed at the officers, “F—k you! You f—king fascists!” If that’s his idea of constructive criticism, he might need a new playbook, because disrespecting law enforcement rarely ends well.

He didn’t stop there, allegedly adding, “Why are you here? I don’t want you in my city!” While frustration with federal presence might be understandable to some, taking it out on officers doing their duty crosses a line most wouldn’t dare approach.

Legal Consequences and DOJ’s Stance

Dunn’s actions led to legal trouble, though a grand jury declined to indict him on felony assault charges this week. Prosecutors instead charged him with misdemeanor assault, which could carry up to a year in jail if convicted. It’s a reminder that even minor outbursts can have major repercussions.

Bondi’s response to Dunn’s firing earlier was equally firm, tweeting, “This is an example of the Deep State we have been up against for seven months as we work to refocus DOJ.” Her words reflect a broader frustration with entrenched attitudes that clash with the administration’s goals. It’s a battle cry for change, whether one agrees with the rhetoric or not.

In both cases, Bondi’s message is crystal clear: “You will NOT work in this administration while disrespecting our government and law enforcement.” Her stance is a push against what many see as a culture of entitlement within certain corners of federal bureaucracy. For those who serve in uniform, this kind of accountability might just feel like a long-overdue nod of respect.