Attorney General Pam Bondi just exposed one of the biggest lies in recent DOJ history, revealing that Minnesota federal prosecutors didn’t resign in protest, she fired them for refusing to cooperate with a federal investigation into an anti-ICE activist’s death.
Story Highlights
- Five Minnesota federal prosecutors terminated after refusing to cooperate with ICE shooting investigation
- Prosecutors demanded taxpayer-funded paid leave through April while obstructing federal probe
- Acting U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson, who exposed $250M fraud case, among those fired
- DOJ officials reject “mass resignation” narrative as fake news from liberal media
The Real Story Behind the Fake Resignations
The mainstream media tried to spin it as a heroic mass resignation. Five federal prosecutors in Minnesota supposedly walked away in protest over the DOJ’s handling of an ICE officer shooting. But Attorney General Pam Bondi just set the record straight with three powerful words: “I FIRED THEM ALL.” These weren’t principled resignations, they were terminations for insubordination and obstruction of a federal investigation.
The terminated prosecutors, led by acting U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson, had refused to cooperate with the federal investigation into the January 7 shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. Instead of doing their jobs, they demanded taxpayer-funded paid vacation time through April while actively impeding the investigation. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche backed Bondi’s decision, making it clear that obstruction wouldn’t be tolerated in the Trump DOJ.
When Anti-ICE Activism Meets Federal Law Enforcement
The shooting incident reveals the dangerous escalation of anti-ICE resistance in sanctuary cities like Minneapolis. Renee Good, a 37-year-old activist, was killed after allegedly accelerating her vehicle toward an ICE agent during an enforcement action. Videos show the close-range shooting, but federal investigators determined Good had “stalked and impeded” ICE operations, according to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
Here’s where it gets interesting: the fired prosecutors supported charging the incident as an assault on a federal officer—they agreed the shooting was justified. But they drew the line at investigating Good’s widow, Becca, as a potential co-conspirator. Their selective cooperation exposed a troubling double standard that Bondi wouldn’t accept.
The $250 Million Fraud Connection
Joe Thompson wasn’t just any prosecutor—he was the federal attorney who exposed Minnesota’s massive $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scandal. This wasn’t some rookie making waves; this was a seasoned prosecutor who had previously planned early retirement but got caught up in a political battle that cost him his career. His termination raises serious questions about who will continue pursuing the dozens of indictments in Minnesota’s largest fraud case.
The timing couldn’t be worse for Minnesota Democrats. With former Governor Tim Walz already facing scrutiny over his administration’s negligent oversight that enabled the fraud, losing the prosecutor who cracked the case adds another layer of embarrassment. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey predictably called the terminated prosecutors “heroes,” but his praise rings hollow when these same prosecutors were demanding paid time off while obstructing justice.
Setting Precedent for the Trump DOJ
Bondi’s swift action sends a clear message: the days of career prosecutors picking and choosing which federal laws to enforce are over. Civil Rights Division head Harmeet Dhillon debunked claims of mass resignations across her division, posting on social media that the “mass resignation bogus” narrative had been “foiled again.” This coordinated response demonstrates the new DOJ’s commitment to supporting federal law enforcement officers.
The broader implications extend beyond this single incident. Federal prosecutors nationwide now understand that obstruction disguised as conscience will result in termination, not accommodation. The fired Minnesota prosecutors thought they could leverage their positions to resist federal immigration enforcement while collecting taxpayer salaries. Instead, they became the first major example of accountability in the restored Trump DOJ.
Sources:
Top federal prosecutor who exposed massive $250M Minnesota fraud case steps down from position
Top federal Minnesota prosecutors officially terminated after dispute over ICE shooting probe
Violence in America: Handing over ICE shooting investigation, Rosen betrays Minnesota
