In a bizarre turn of events that could only happen in today’s Washington, D.C., a former Justice Department employee has been sacked and charged with a felony for hurling a Subway sandwich at a federal agent.
According to New York Post, this wild incident involving Sean Charles Dunn, 37, encapsulates a heated clash on the capital’s streets earlier this week, set against the backdrop of President Trump’s aggressive push to curb crime in the District.
Dunn, until recently an international affairs specialist in the DOJ’s criminal division, handled sensitive matters like extradition and fugitive cases, akin to a paralegal’s role supporting high-stakes litigation.
Caught on camera, Dunn allegedly unleashed a tirade, calling federal officers “fascists” before launching his sandwich, striking a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent square in the chest.
“F— you! You f—ing fascists!” he reportedly shouted, per the criminal complaint, revealing a raw hostility that’s hard to reconcile with his former role at Justice.
Let’s be clear: Disagreeing with policy is one thing, but physically attacking law enforcement with lunch meat is a bridge too far, even for the most frustrated bureaucrat.
After the incident, Dunn allegedly tried to bolt on foot, but the viral footage ensured his actions wouldn’t be easily forgotten or forgiven.
Attorney General Pam Bondi didn’t mince words, announcing Thursday that Dunn was out of a job, declaring, “I just learned that this defendant worked at the Department of Justice — NO LONGER.”
Her stance is a refreshing reminder that accountability isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a mandate for those who serve in government, especially when they cross the line into disrespecting law enforcement.
This sandwich saga unfolds as President Trump has taken bold steps to address D.C.’s crime wave, federalizing the Metropolitan Police Department for 30 days and deploying the National Guard to patrol the streets.
Since Monday, federal officials have rounded up over 100 suspects across the District, with dozens arrested each day, signaling a no-nonsense approach to restoring order after incidents like the recent assault on a former government efficiency employee during a carjacking attempt.
While some may cry overreach, the reality on the ground—where law enforcement faces daily challenges—suggests a city in desperate need of such decisive action, not endless progressive hand-wringing.
Dunn now faces a felony charge of assaulting a federal officer, which could land him behind bars for up to a year if convicted, a steep price for a moment of sandwich-fueled rage.
DC U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro drove the point home, stating, “He thought it was funny,” before adding with a sharp jab, “Well, he doesn’t think it’s funny today.”
Her quip about sticking the sandwich elsewhere captures the absurdity of the act while underscoring a broader truth: Law enforcement deserves respect, not ridicule, and certainly not a fast-food projectile, no matter how heated the political climate gets in this city.
