Watch: Ex-DOJ lawyer throws Subway sandwich at federal agent in DC clash

Prosecutors say Dunn confronted a group of federal agents, repeatedly calling them “fascists” and using profanities. In footage cited in the criminal complaint, he is seen crossing the street toward a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer, shouting, “Why are you here? I don’t want you in my city,” before returning and throwing a “submarine-style” sandwich at the officer’s chest.

The officer was not reported injured.

LMAO: AG Bondi says the DC man charged with felony assault for throwing a Subway sandwich at federal agents… actually worked at the DOJ.

From “Eat Fresh” to “Eat Commissary.” 🥪🤣 pic.twitter.com/I0SPd8eBAm

— Strike Alerts (@strikealerts) August 14, 2025

Dunn fled on foot but was later apprehended. Investigators said he confessed, telling officers, “I did it. I threw a sandwich.”

Dunn faces charges of assaulting a federal officer. Under US law, the offense carries a maximum penalty of one year in prison, or up to eight years if it involves physical contact or intent to commit another felony.

A local judge initially declined to press charges, but a federal judge later allowed the case to proceed. Dunn is currently free on bail.

Attorney General, US Attorney react

US Attorney General Pam Bondi wrote on social media that Dunn was “NO LONGER” employed by the DOJ and had been charged with a felony. “If you touch any law enforcement officer, we will come after you,” she added, calling him “an example of the Deep State we have been up against for seven months.”

Assault a law enforcement officer, and you’ll be prosecuted.

This guy thought it was funny—well, he doesn’t think it’s funny today, because we charged him with a felony. pic.twitter.com/O0NVAFDZrU

— Jeanine Pirro (@JudgeJeanine) August 13, 2025

Jeanine Pirro, US Attorney for Washington DC, said in an online video, “He thought it was funny. Well, he doesn’t think it’s funny today, because we charged him with a felony. So there, stick your Subway sandwich somewhere else.”

The confrontation took place shortly before President Trump announced that his administration would temporarily take over Washington DC’s police force, deploying National Guard troops and federal agents from multiple agencies, including the FBI, US Marshals, ATF, DHS, and the Secret Service. Trump has defended the move as part of his effort to tackle crime and remove “drugged-out maniacs and homeless people.”

(With inputs from BBC, The New York Times)