Pro-Palestinian Protesters Confront Joe Biden in Dublin

Former US President Joe Biden was met with a hostile reception by dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Dublin on Tuesday. Protesters chanted "Genocide Joe" and threw objects at his motorcade as he left Trinity College, where he had attended a ceremony with his wife, Jill Biden, honoring their son, Hunter Biden. The Irish police arrested at least two individuals during the incident. The demonstrators, waving Palestinian flags, accused Biden of complicity in what they termed genocide in Gaza, citing his administration's military support for Israel during the ongoing war. As Joe and Jill Biden departed, protesters attempted to approach them but were pushed back by law enforcement. Objects, including a carton of milk, were thrown, with the milk spilling on police officers. Videos showed officers restraining several protesters who were shouting accusations of blood on their hands and shame. One protester stated that Joe Biden was unwelcome at the university, which they considered supportive of the Palestinian cause. Police were deployed in large numbers to ensure the motorcade could leave the premises safely. Joe Biden had visited Trinity College unannounced to attend an event where his son, Hunter Biden, received an award from the College Historical Society for his public stances on US policy, media, and addiction recovery. While Biden was welcomed with applause inside the institution, the atmosphere outside was starkly different.