In Ireland, a perilous encounter occurred between former President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill. A mob of anti-Israel activists surrounded the couple and threw objects at their security detail. The incident happened outside Trinity College Dublin, where their son, Hunter Biden, was receiving an award.
Security teams used umbrellas to block items from hitting the former first family. Police officers tackled an enraged activist who tried to get closer to the motorcade. Two people were arrested by local authorities at the scene to restore order. The chaos unfolded as the motorcade quickly drove away from the venue.
The Scene Outside Trinity College
Former President Biden made a surprise appearance at the college to watch his son accept the Gold Medal. Hunter Biden received the award for his “Outstanding Contribution to Public Discourse.” This honor was presented by the College Historical Society during the ceremony. The crowd outside grew agitated as the event took place inside.
The New York Post reports that protesters started throwing milk cartons, seemingly, at the security team. Multiple protesters were seen waving Palestinian flags near the entrance. The agitators shouted obscenities and screamed insults at the former president as he walked to his vehicle. Aides had to act fast to keep the couple safe from the flying objects.
Fox News reported that the crowd chanted specific phrases directed at the former leader. One group yelled, “Blood, blood, blood on your hands!” as police detained people. Another chant included the label “Genocide Joe” over continued U.S. military assistance to Israel. The protesters also shouted “Shame on you!” at the officers trying to control the crowd.
What the Protesters Claimed
RedState noted that the activists claimed they would not be “complicit in genocide.” They stated that the former president was “not allowed on campus” during his visit. The group accused him of supporting actions they viewed as genocide in the region. Their anger focused on the U.S. policy toward Israel while Biden was present.
Local police worked to separate the mob from the motorcade as it departed. Online footage captures law enforcement officers arresting individuals during the protest. Once the former president departed, the agitators proceeded to taunt the police officers present. The situation remained tense until the vehicle cleared the area completely.
