At least two arrested after protesters gather during Biden’s Dublin visit
At least two people were arrested after pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside Trinity College Dublin during Joe Biden’s surprise visit with his family. The former US president was there for a ceremony honouring his son, Hunter.
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At least two people were arrested after pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside Trinity College Dublin during a surprise visit by former US president Joe Biden and his family on Tuesday.
Biden and former first lady Jill Biden attended a ceremony at the college’s Historical Society, where their son Hunter received the Gold Medal for Outstanding Contribution for Public Discourse. The BBC reported that some protesters were detained by gardaí, Ireland’s police.
As the family left, some people moved towards them and objects were thrown, Irish broadcaster RTÉ reported. Garda officers and public-order vans were at the scene. The BBC did not report what objects were thrown or whether anyone was injured.
Biden and his family also met Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Martin said on X that he was pleased to welcome them and that they had reflected on Biden’s “strong Irish roots”.
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