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Two arrested after protests during Biden visit to Dublin
Former US President Joe Biden visited Trinity College in Dublin on Tuesday with his wife, Jill, to see their son Hunter receive an award.
The College Historical Society gave Hunter Biden a gold medal for his contribution to public debate.
Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside, criticising Joe Biden’s support for Israel during his presidency.
As Biden and his family left, protesters moved forward and threw objects, including milk cartons, and at least two people were arrested.
Hunter Biden called Israel’s bombardment of Gaza wrong in his speech, while saying his father had tried to make the best decisions with the information available to him.
The Biden family also met Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin, who said they reflected on Joe Biden’s Irish roots.
At least two people were arrested after protesters gathered during former US President Joe Biden’s visit to Trinity College in Dublin.
Biden attended a ceremony where his son, Hunter Biden, received a Gold Medal for Outstanding Contribution for Public Discourse.
As Biden and his family left the venue, protesters moved forward and threw objects, according to reports.
Protesters were described by the BBC and NOS as pro-Palestinian; Fox News described them as anti-Israel agitators.
Biden was escorted to a waiting vehicle by security as police dealt with the crowd.
- Who
- Former US President Joe Biden and his family, protesters, and Irish police.
- What
- At least two people were arrested after protesters gathered and threw objects as Biden left Trinity College.
- When
- Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
- Where
- Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland.
- Why
- Biden was visiting to attend a ceremony where his son Hunter received a Gold Medal for Outstanding Contribution for Public Discourse; protesters opposed Biden’s support for Israel.
Pro-Palestinian protesters
Biden and his supporters
Reason for protest
Pro-Palestinian protesters
Protesters criticised Biden’s support for Israel and chanted slogans accusing him of responsibility for deaths in Gaza.
Biden and his supporters
Biden’s views or response to the protest are not stated in the sources.
View of Israel’s actions in Gaza
Pro-Palestinian protesters
Hunter Biden called Israel’s bombardment of Gaza “absolutely and completely wrong,” according to NOS.
Biden and his supporters
Biden’s response to the protesters’ claims is not stated in the sources.
Biden made a surprise visit to Trinity College in Dublin to attend his son Hunter’s award ceremony.
Groups of protesters gathered outside the venue.
Protesters moved forward and threw objects, and police arrested at least two people.
Biden was escorted to a waiting vehicle by security.
- Arrests
- At least two people
- Venue
- Trinity College, Dublin
- Award recipient
- Hunter Biden
- Award
- Gold Medal for Outstanding Contribution for Public Discourse
- Protesters’ position
- Pro-Palestinian, according to the BBC and NOS; described as anti-Israel by Fox News
3 sources
What people are saying
I fully agree that what is happening in Gaza is absolutely and completely wrong. There is no excuse for it.
Blood, blood on your hands
Shame on you!
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Very pleased to welcome former US President @JoeBiden and his family to Dublin. We reflected on his strong Irish roots and previous visits, appreciating his lifelong support for Ireland.