Attorney General Pam Bondi has terminated a Department of Justice paralegal following reports of the employee displaying an offensive gesture toward a National Guard member in Washington, D.C. The incident occurred on August 18 when Elizabeth Baxter, a worker in the DOJ’s environmental division, allegedly confronted a security guard at the “4CON” building in the NoMa district. Baxter reportedly claimed she had given the middle finger to a National Guard member earlier that day and told the guardsman, “F–k the National Guard,” according to a statement from Bondi.

Security footage later showed Baxter making the same gesture at Metro Center Metro Stop and shouting, “F–k you!” She was also seen demonstrating the act to another security guard, the report stated. On August 25, Baxter allegedly repeated her remarks, telling the guardsman she hated the National Guard and instructed them to “F–k off.”

Bondi emphasized the DOJ’s commitment to upholding its mission, stating, “If you oppose our mission and disrespect law enforcement — you will NO LONGER work at DOJ.” The decision follows another recent dismissal of a DOJ employee for throwing a sandwich at a Customs and Border Protection agent. Sean Dunn, identified as a Justice Department worker, was charged with misdemeanor assault after allegedly yelling racial slurs and tossing a salami sub at an immigration officer in August.

The case highlights ongoing disciplinary actions within the department against employees accused of misconduct toward law enforcement personnel.