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When Biden attended an event at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland, pro-Palestinian protesters threw objects and chanted protest slogans. Police used pepper spray and arrested at least two people.
Former President of the United Statesbiden (Joe Biden) went to attend an event at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland on the 10th and was attacked by a relativePalestine protesters threwMilk On boxes and other objects, some people at the scene wrote slogans such as “Shame on you,” “You have blood on your hands,” and “Massacre Joe.” Video of the incident quickly spread online, and at least two protesters were subdued and arrested by police using pepper spray.
Biden, 83, attended the event that day with his wife and former first lady Jill. Biden’s son Hunter received the “Gold Medal for Outstanding Contribution to Public Discourse” from the Trinity College Historical Society in recognition of his contributions to public issues.
As the Bidens left the college’s Historical Society, large numbers of pro-Palestine protesters gathered outside the campus. Video circulated on the Internet shows that Biden was about to get into his car, and Hunter followed him, and a milk carton suddenly flew towards the Secret Service personnel at the scene. Although several security personnel and police vehicles were present at the time, the objects were still thrown. Fortunately, the Biden family was unharmed.
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Gardaí were later dispatched and at least two people were subdued with pepper spray and arrested. Protesters protested Biden’s previous stance on the Israel-Gaza war and expressed dissatisfaction with slogans such as “Genocide Joe”.
The Students’ Union of Trinity College Dublin and the Irish Students Union also jointly posted a post on Instagram criticizing the school for inviting Biden to visit. “Students have every right to protest Biden’s visit, challenge those in power, and show solidarity with the Palestinian people,” the statement said.
The reason for Biden’s unannounced visit to Dublin was his diagnosis of aggressive prostate cancer last year, the report said. In May 2025, he revealed that cancer cells have spread to his bones and that he is currently receiving treatment including hormonal therapy and radiation therapy.
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As he left the college, pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside the school, throwing milk cartons and other objects at the scene and chanting “Your hands are stained with blood”. Fortunately, the Biden family was unharmed.
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After police intervention at the scene, they used pepper spray to control the protesters and arrested at least two people. Since there were many security personnel and police cars surrounding Biden and his party, the event did not proceed further.
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The protesters mainly protested Biden’s stance on the war between Israel and Gaza, and expressed dissatisfaction over “Genocide Joe”; The student union criticized the school for inviting them to visit, stressing that students have the right to protest and support Palestine.
