The incident occurred amid Trump’s order for the federal government to take control of the capital city.
On August 14, 2025, Sean Charles Dunn, a U.S. Department of Justice employee, was arrested and charged with felony assault for throwing a sandwich at a federal agent in Washington, D.C., reports 24brussels.
The altercation unfolded amid President Donald Trump’s directive to centralize control of the capital’s police force and deploy the National Guard to address rising crime. On Sunday night, 37-year-old Dunn confronted agents from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, first hurling accusations of fascism before launching a sandwich that struck one agent in the chest.
Attorney General Pam Bondi responded firmly, stating, “If you touch any law enforcement officer, we will come after you,” and confirmed Dunn’s immediate termination from the Justice Department.
Bondi characterized Dunn’s position as evidence of a purported “Deep State” undermining Trump’s directives. She asserted, “You will not work in this administration if you disrespect our government and our law enforcement.”
In response to the escalating security situation, the Trump administration has deployed hundreds of federal agents to patrol Washington, D.C., establishing vehicle checkpoints across the city to enhance safety. This move represents a significant shift in federal law enforcement presence amid ongoing tensions.
As the political climate intensifies, further scrutiny is likely on the behavior of federal employees and the enforcement of Trump’s policies in the capital, reflecting broader tensions regarding governance and authority in the current administration.
