Division of Homeland Safety spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin made clear that she believes there’s nothing humorous in regards to the acquittal of a person often known as the D.C. “Sandwich Guy.”
Sandwich Man, whose actual identify is Sean Dunn, was discovered not responsible this week after being accused of assaulting a U.S. Border Patrol agent by throwing a Subway sandwich at him.
McLaughlin appeared on this week’s episode of Fox Information’ “Saturday in America,” the place host Kayleigh McEnany requested, “What message does that send when you can just throw sandwiches at CBP officials?”
The previous White Home press secretary requested the query after enjoying a clip of Dunn chatting with reporters after his acquittal. Within the clip, Dunn mentioned he believed he was “protecting the rights of immigrants” on the evening that led to his arrest.
McLaughlin first referred to as Dunn an “embarrassment” and accused him of “grandstanding.” Then she actually obtained on a roll.
“The American people have a right to safety and security,” she went on. “That’s exactly what the federal officers in Washington, D.C., what our ICE law enforcement, CBP officers are bringing to American streets every single day. And this is as they’re facing a 1,000% increase in assaults against them.”
In courtroom, the officer who had been hit with the sandwich appeared to smile or chuckle whereas being questioned about sure parts of the incident. He additionally described gag items he had gotten from different officers, together with a luxurious sandwich.
However the concept that the case is humorous, in response to McLaughlin, is baloney.
The DHS official decried what she termed “dangerous rhetoric,” and accused Dunn of contributing to its unfold.
“And it gets even worse than throwing a sandwich,” she mentioned. “We’re seeing terrorist attacks against them, people shooting at them, rocks being pummeled at them. It’s no laughing matter.”
The DHS official decried what she termed “dangerous rhetoric,” and accused Dunn of contributing to its unfold.
“And this is just another despicable example of people putting dangerous rhetoric out there that puts our law enforcement in danger,” she mentioned.
In an interview with HuffPost, Dunn described how federal brokers had proven up at his door with “rifles drawn” and “riot shields” to take him into custody on the footlong-flinging expenses.
Following his acquittal, he has blended emotions about being on the middle of a viral story.
“The artwork, the memes — I’m glad that I could inspire people,” he informed HuffPost. “I’m not comfortable with the ‘hero’ narrative.”
