Biden Pelted with Milk During Dublin Protest Over Gaza
Former President Joe Biden faces protests in Dublin over Gaza, as demonstrators throw objects at him and his son Hunter accepts an award.
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Former President Joe Biden was escorted into a waiting vehicle on Tuesday as pro-Palestinian protesters threw milk and other objects at him and former First Lady Jill Biden outside Trinity College Dublin, according to Irish media reports. The incident occurred as the Bidens watched their son Hunter Biden accept the College Historical Society’s Gold Medal for Outstanding Contribution for Public Discourse.
Protesters Gather Over Gaza Concerns
Demonstrators had gathered over Biden’s record on Gaza, chanting slogans such as “Blood on your hands” and “Genocide Joe” as the vehicles carrying the family moved through the college’s front square. Irish outlet RTÉ reported that some in the crowd moved forward and threw objects at the Bidens.
Arrests and Police Response
Roughly six Gardaí (Irish police) moved on two demonstrators, with both ending up on the ground. One was struck with a baton while officers held him down, footage of the scene shows. Harper Alderson, editor of Trinity’s University Times, claimed on RTÉ’s Drivetime that Gardaí used pepper spray on two of the demonstrators.
Hunter Biden’s Speech on Gaza
Inside the Examination Hall, Hunter Biden, who in September launched a meme cryptocurrency built on the laptop scandal, turned his acceptance speech to the war. He argued that what is happening in Gaza is “absolutely and completely wrong” and called for the term “mass murder” instead of “genocide.” He also defended his father’s record on the war, stating that Biden “attempted more than anyone to curtail and stop it.” His father, seated in the front row, led the room in a standing ovation when the speech ended.
Biden’s Legal and Health Status
Joe Biden pardoned his son in December 2024, wiping away three felony gun convictions in Delaware and a guilty plea on federal tax charges in California. His memoir, Promise Me, America, is due Nov. 17. He has said he would scale back promotion of the book while undergoing treatment for prostate cancer, which his son confirmed in August had spread further throughout his body.
Physical Condition and Public Reaction
The Journal described the former president as frail and slow on his feet, waving to a handful of students as he went. The visit highlights ongoing tensions over U.S. policy in the Middle East and the public’s reaction to Biden’s leadership during the conflict.
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