Protesters throw objects toward Biden in Dublin, Irish police arrest three
Irish police say one man in his 50s has been charged over the incident at Trinity College, where Biden's son Hunter was honored.
Pro-Palestinian protesters threw objects, including a white liquid believed to be milk, toward former President Joe Biden and his group outside Trinity College Dublin on Tuesday as he left a ceremony honoring his son Hunter. Jill Biden was with him. The College Historical Society gave Hunter Biden its Gold Medal for Outstanding Contribution for Public Discourse.
Protesters, some waving Palestinian flags, chanted "Blood on your hands" and scuffled with police. Irish police said Wednesday that three adult males were arrested over a public order incident. One man in his 50s has been charged and is due in court.
The other two were released without charge. The police statement did not say what the charge was. Other reports counted at least two arrests.
A college spokesperson said the Bidens left without incident and the protest dispersed soon after. The Bidens also met Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Biden, 83, is being treated for prostate cancer and has said he will do fewer events for his memoir, which is due Nov. 17.
His representatives and the Secret Service had not immediately responded to requests for comment.
- three adult malesarrested, according to Irish policeNBC News
- One man in his 50scharged and due before court, per policeNBC News
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Liberal7 outlets
Arrests, police and college statements, and Hunter's honor
NBC News leads with the three arrests, citing Irish police, and says one man in his 50s has been charged. It quotes Trinity College spokesperson Catherine O'Mahony, who said the protest "escalated while the Bidens were leaving" and that the family left without incident. It also gives context on Ireland's solidarity with the Palestinian cause and quotes Hunter Biden saying "We are living in an age of bullies."
The Independent calls it a "surprise" visit and says Biden was "swarmed" by protesters, with at least two arrests. Much of its text covers his cancer treatment and his memoir, including his remark that "some days are better than others." Al Jazeera English says protesters hurled milk at Biden over his support for Israel.
Center3 outlets
Arrests after a surprise Biden visit to Dublin
BBC News leads with the arrests: at least two people were detained after what it calls a surprise visit by former US President Joe Biden to Trinity College in Dublin on Tuesday. It says Jill Biden went with him to a ceremony where their son Hunter received the Gold Medal for Outstanding Contribution for Public Discourse. Groups of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered at the College Historical Society, and some were detained by gardaí, the Irish police.
Citing Irish broadcaster RTÉ, the BBC says objects were thrown when some in the crowd pressed toward the departing family. Garda officers and vans from the public order unit were present. The BBC adds background on Hunter Biden, convicted in 2024 of gun and tax crimes and later pardoned by his father, and lists past award recipients including Bob Geldof, Patti Smith, Julian Assange and Desmond Tutu.
It ends with Taoiseach Micheál Martin, who said on X that he was glad to greet the family and they reflected on Biden's "strong Irish roots."
Conservative9 outlets
Anti-Israel mob targets the Bidens, Hunter's record
The New York Post calls the protesters "unhinged" and a "mob," and describes a "frightening scene." It says aides used an umbrella to block an object and police tackled one activist. Fox News says "agitators" swarmed Biden and threw at least one object at his motorcade, citing The Independent for the visit itself.
It recalls the "Genocide Joe" label from critics of his Israel policy. Breitbart cites Irish media and TMZ. It reports that one demonstrator was struck with a baton and that a student editor claimed pepper spray was used.
It also quotes Hunter Biden calling Gaza "mass murder" and says his father led a standing ovation. The Blaze says video shows a projectile coming "dangerously close" to Biden and a milk-like substance striking multiple officers. It also recounts Hunter Biden's 2024 convictions and his pardon.
- New York Post: Unhinged anti-Israel activists hurl objects at the Bidens during Ireland visit, shout ‘Genocide Joe’
- Fox News: Anti-Israel agitators swarm Biden in Ireland and hurl object at motorcade
- Breitbart News: Protesters Pelt Joe Biden with Milk Outside Hunter's Dublin Award Event
- The Blaze: Activists HURL objects at Bidens as they leave ceremony where Hunter Biden was awarded
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All sources: 19 articles from 19 outlets
Liberal (7)
- Al Jazeera English: Protesters throw milk at Joe Biden during Hunter event in Dublin
- CBS News: Biden targeted by protesters after event in Ireland
- MS NOW: 3 men arrested in unruly Dublin protest of Biden, Irish police say
- NBC News: Pro-Palestinian protesters pelt objects at Biden outside Irish university
- The Boston Globe: Protesters throw projectiles at Joe Biden during Dublin trip
- The Independent: Joe Biden swarmed by protesters during surprise Dublin visit to support Hunter
Center (3)
- BBC News: Arrests made after visit from former US President Biden
- NewsNation: Joe Biden pelted with objects by protesters in Ireland
- UPI: Pro-Palestinian protesters pelt Joe Biden during visit to Ireland
Conservative (9)
- Breitbart News: Protesters Pelt Joe Biden with Milk Outside Hunter's Dublin Award Event
- Daily Caller: ‘Blood On Your Hands’: Pro-Palestine Protesters Appear To Throw Milk Cartons At Joe Biden During Ireland Trip
- Fox News: Anti-Israel agitators swarm Biden in Ireland and hurl object at motorcade
- Just the News: Anti-Israel mob surrounds Joe Biden's motorcade in Ireland, shouting obscenities
- New York Post: Unhinged anti-Israel activists hurl objects at the Bidens during Ireland visit, shout ‘Genocide Joe’
- RedState: Watch: Pro-Palestinian Activists Attack Joe Biden's Car in Crazy Scene
- The Blaze: Activists HURL objects at Bidens as they leave ceremony where Hunter Biden was awarded
- The Daily Wire: WATCH: Protesters Hurl Objects At Joe Biden After Hunter Receives Award
- The Washington Times: Joe Biden targeted by anti-Israel activists in Ireland
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