Joe Biden pelted with objects during unannounced Dublin visit
The 83-year-old attended a Trinity College ceremony where Hunter Biden received a gold medal and was met by protesters outside; two arrested.
Former U.S. President Joe Biden, 83, was struck by thrown objects while visiting Dublin without prior notice, officials said, after attending a ceremony at Trinity College where his son Hunter Biden received a gold medal for "outstanding contribution to public debate."
Biden and his wife arrived unexpectedly and the former president sat in the front row during the awards ceremony; the audience responded with loud applause when they recognised him.
During a discussion with the audience after his speech, Hunter Biden criticised Israeli military actions in Gaza and described the bombing there as "mass killing." He also defended his father, saying the former president "made the best decisions based on the information he had at the time."
Confrontation outside Trinity College
After the event, the Biden family encountered pro‑Palestinian demonstrators outside Trinity College. Witnesses reported that some protesters threw unidentified objects towards Biden and the group, prompting a police response.
Police used tear gas to disperse the demonstrators and arrested two people, authorities said. Media reports in Ireland and Britain identified the arrests but did not immediately provide further details on the suspects or charges.
No serious injuries among the Biden family have been reported publicly following the incident.
Photo: press material from the event
