The Lawfare Podcast Lawfare Daily: The Trials of the Trump Administration, Nov. 7
12 snips
Nov 10, 2025 
Molly Roberts, a Senior Editor at Lawfare who covers criminal trials, delves into the complexities of the 'Sandwich Guy' trial, examining the stakes and evidentiary challenges. Roger Parloff discusses filter protocol issues in the Comey case, revealing concerns over privilege and evidence integrity. Anna Bower analyzes filings related to Comey's indictment, highlighting weaknesses in the government's argument. Eric Columbus rounds out the conversation with insights on SNAP and legal battles regarding immigration detention conditions.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Symbolism Drove A Silly Case
- The Sandwich Guy case revealed prosecutors and defense both treated a trivial act as a major political statement.
- Jury instructions favoring the prosecution and charged language shaped the trial more than the sandwich itself.
Who Is Sandwich Guy?
- Sean Charles Dunn, a 37-year-old former DOJ paralegal, threw a sandwich thinking agents were about to raid an LGBT Latin night.
- The CBP officer testified he felt it through his ballistic vest and smelled onions and mustard, which became a courtroom moment of comedy.
Video Undermined Prosecution Narrative
- A key trial moment was the video showing the sandwich intact, which undercut the prosecution's narration.
- That visual moment visibly shifted jurors toward skepticism of the government's violent framing.