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Protesters hurl milk and objects at Joe Biden in Dublin

Published 14h ago · Latest report 34m ago · Protest

Affects Ireland and United States · Covered in 4 countries

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Protesters threw milk and shouted slogans at Joe Biden during his visit to Dublin for his son's university award.

Former US president Joe Biden faced hostile protesters in Dublin while attending an event where his son Hunter received an academic medal. Demonstrators chanted slogans and threw cartons of milk and other items near Trinity College. Local police arrested two individuals following the chaotic scenes.

The reason for visit: Hunter Biden received the Gold Medal for Outstanding Contribution for Public Discourse at Trinity College Dublin.
The protestsDemonstrators chanted slogans and hurled milk cartons at the former president over his foreign policy positions.
The arrestsLocal authorities detained two people amid the disturbances outside the university venue.

What's new · 32m agoLater reports revealed that the demonstrators threw milk and shouted anti-Israel slogans while targeting the former president over his foreign policy.

Why it matters

Visits by high-profile foreign political figures often attract public demonstrations relating to international policy and geopolitical conflicts. Security measures around university engagements are designed to manage crowds, though unexpected hostility can lead to rapid intervention by local law enforcement.

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Two people were arrested outside Trinity College Dublin after pro-Palestinian protesters hurled milk and chanted slogans at former US president Joe Biden during an event for his son.

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