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The D.C. man who threw a sandwich at a federal agent goes on trial

By Carrie Johnson

Published November 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM EST

A man who threw a sub sandwich at a federal agent in Washington, D.C., is now on trial for assault. He's come to symbolize resistance to President Trump's federal surge in the city.

Carrie Johnson

Carrie Johnson is a justice correspondent for the Washington Desk.

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