- DOJ employee Sean Dunn fired after assaulting a Border agent with a sandwich.
- Viral video shows Dunn throwing the sandwich and fleeing the scene.
- Authorities stress zero tolerance for attacks on law enforcement, regardless of object.
A bizarre incident in Washington, D.C., led to the arrest of a former Department of Justice employee after he allegedly threw a Subway sandwich at a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent. Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed Thursday that the man, identified as Sean Charles Dunn, has been fired.
“I just learned that this defendant worked at the Department of Justice — NO LONGER,” Bondi wrote on X. She added that the case illustrates ongoing challenges within the DOJ, stating, “You will NOT work in this administration while disrespecting our government and law enforcement.”
If you touch any law enforcement officer, we will come after you.
— Attorney General Pamela Bondi (@AGPamBondi) August 14, 2025
I just learned that this defendant worked at the Department of Justice — NO LONGER. Not only is he FIRED, he has been charged with a felony.
This is an example of the Deep State we have been up against for seven… https://t.co/l1jWVjLJPA
Viral Video Captures the Incident
Footage shared online by FBI Director Kash Patel shows Dunn, wearing a pink polo and light shorts, confronting several agents on a sidewalk. After a brief exchange, Dunn hurled the wrapped sandwich into an officer’s chest and fled the scene. The clip, lasting 32 seconds, ends with officers in pursuit.
The incident occurred late Sunday in Northwest D.C. Dunn was apprehended Wednesday night, according to Patel. A statement from a Metro Transit Police detective recounts Dunn admitting during processing, “I did it. I threw a sandwich.”
Legal Consequences and Public Response
Dunn now faces a federal assault charge. Authorities emphasize that assaults against law enforcement, even involving unusual objects like food, are taken seriously. The case has sparked widespread discussion online about professionalism, government accountability, and the unusual nature of the crime.
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Zero Tolerance for Disrespect
The firing of Sean Dunn reinforces the DOJ’s commitment to upholding respect for law enforcement and government institutions. While the sandwich attack may seem minor, the swift legal response signals that all forms of assault against federal officers will face consequences.
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