Attorney General Pam Bondi launched a fierce public attack against six federal prosecutors who reportedly resigned from their posts after declining to pursue charges against the widow of a woman fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer.
The Controversial Shooting and Aftermath
The incident centers on the death of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old Minnesota woman. Videos from the scene show Good inside her car, partially blocking a road in her Minneapolis neighborhood last week. As she attempted to drive away, an ICE officer identified as Jonathan Ross approached the vehicle and fired multiple shots, killing her.
The Trump administration has publicly placed blame on Good, justifying the officer's actions as self-defense. Meanwhile, Bondi's Justice Department has taken the unusual step of requesting an investigation into Good's widow, who appears outside the vehicle in some footage, for potential federal charges.
Prosecutors Resign Under Pressure
On Tuesday, The New York Times reported, citing sources familiar with the matter, that the six federal prosecutors chose to resign rather than bow to pressure to investigate Good's widow. This mass resignation represents a significant internal dispute within the Justice Department.
Bondi addressed the situation directly during a Thursday appearance on Fox News' "Hannity." Visibly angry, she stated, "We had six prosecutors who suddenly decided they didn't want to support the men and women in ICE." She singled out one prosecutor, alleging, "One of them was busy doing a photo shoot with The New York Times while ICE was out there risking their lives."
"They're Fired": Bondi's On-Air Declaration
During the interview, Bondi made a dramatic announcement to host Sean Hannity. "So the breaking news tonight. I fired them all. They're fired from the office," she declared. She further claimed the employees had been interviewing at "liberal law firms" prior to resigning.
"They want to be part of the resistance? Yeah, bring it on," Bondi challenged. "They're not going to be working for Donald Trump and the Department of Justice any longer, but that's what we're up against, not only in Minnesota, but around this country."
This public confrontation occurs as Bondi herself faces mounting pressure. The Wall Street Journal reported this week that President Trump has told aides he views Bondi as weak and ineffective. In September, the president reportedly called her out on social media, urging her to more aggressively pursue his political enemies.
