The Most Unlikely Symbol Of Resistance Is Popping Up ALL Over Washington DC, And I Really Don’t Think You’ll Be Able To Guess It

Sep 5, 2025 | Uncategorized

The National Guard has been in DC for almost a month now.

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Since then, there’s been one extremely random symbol of resistance popping up around the city…

A person holds a baguette wrapped in paper triumphantly against a clear sky, resembling a salute or iconic symbol
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It all started with that man who threw a Subway sandwich at some officers.

Person in casual outfit faces off against several uniformed officers outside a Subway restaurant at night, creating a tense street scene
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That video went mega viral:

Blurred video stills on a street show a person throwing an object at another person. Police officers stand nearby, observing the situation
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He was charged with felony assault on a federal officer.

A blurry photo shows a person being arrested by FBI agents in Washington DC, as tweeted by "FBI Director Kash Patel," mentioning felony assault charges
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Attorney General Pam Bondi said, “This is an example of the Deep State we have been up against for seven months as we work to refocus DOJ.”

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Unfortunately for Trump’s friends, a grand jury refused to indict him.

Various law enforcement officers in tactical gear gather in a public area, appearing engaged in a coordinated operation or discussion
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Given how absurd this whole thing is, it’s only natural that the submarine sandwich would rise as the ultimate symbol of resistance in DC.

Protesters outside the White House hold signs saying "Trump Must Go" while a person waves a piece of bread in the air
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People started bringing Subway to protests:

People raise objects, including a sandwich, during a protest outside a government building with the American flag visible in the background
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They came with sub-related signs:

Person in a crowd holds a sign with a sandwich and the text "COME AND TAKE IT," echoing a classic slogan
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And this street art started popping up:

Street art of a man in a suit throwing a bouquet; a person and a red car are in the dimly lit background
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Like here:

Graffiti of a dancing figure on a construction wall in a public area, surrounded by a circular metal bench and construction signs
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Here:

A person walks past street art depicting a man throwing a bouquet, in duplicate, on a wooden wall with various posters and graffiti
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And also here:

Person walks past graffiti reading "Kids Need Care Not Curfew" with an image of a protester
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Naturally, that art evolved to feature specific Trump cabinet members being sandwich-smacked:

Street art on windows: a stencil of a figure throwing a sandwich and a man in a suit with a sandwich on his head
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That’s Stephen Miller.

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We have Attorney General Jeanine Pirro:

Window with paper art: a Banksy-style figure throws a Subway sandwich. Nearby, other Subway sandwiches appear with one over a woman's head
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And, of course, Pete Hegseth:

Street art on the corner of a white building shows a protester throwing flowers and a portrait of a man adjusting his hat
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Bonk.

A street art mural features a man in a suit with a floating sandwich over his head, adding a humorous touch to the image
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What a time to be alive!

Person holding a large baguette at a protest with a military vehicle and officers in the background. Crowd includes people with signs and banners
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