DOJ fires paralegal for allegedly insulting National Guard troops in D.C.

Attorney General Pam Bondi fired Department of Justice paralegal Elizabeth Baxter for allegedly flipping off and verbally abusing National Guard troops in Washington, D.C. The incident occurred on August 18 as Baxter was walking to work. Bondi stated that employees who do not support law enforcement will not work at the DOJ, reflecting the administration's stance during the federal takeover of D.C. to combat crime.