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A American border officer has stated under oath he could feel through his ballistic vest the force of a deli item launched at him by a Washington DC protester, who has stood before a judge for physical attack.

Customs and Border Patrol agent the officer testified to the legal jury the food item "burst all over him" and he "noticed the vegetables and condiment" on his official attire.

No party disputes that the accused, thirty-seven, did in fact lob profanities and a made-to-order snack at law enforcement sent by the former president to secure the Washington DC in August.

The incident was filmed on recording and went viral, making Mr Dunn a representation of protest in Washington DC to the former president.

State lawyers initially tried to achieve major offense allegations against the accused, but a grand jury chose not to prosecute him.

The administration's assignment of military personnel to the federal district this summer generated protest from some of the DC citizens, who saw it as a political use of the military.

Based on court papers, the accused walked up to a group of officers at about 11 PM on the summer date, describing them "extremists" and shouting: "Why are you here? I don't want you in my city!"

The court saw a re-enactment from the officer on the trial day as he gave evidence against the accused.

"I detected it through my protective gear," he testified of the item's force, noting that an aromatic fragment dangled from his communication device and sauce stained his clothing.

The accused's lawyer, his legal representative, stated in her initial argument that throwing the sandwich was a "harmless gesture that did not, could not, cause injury".

But government attorney John Parron maintained Mr Dunn must be considered responsible.

"No matter who you are, you can't just go around throwing stuff at others because you're mad," the attorney said.

Following the alleged assault became public, the accused was fired from his job as a legal assistant in the Department of Justice.